117- The Black Bean Drawing at Mier

About this episode

The episode discusses the Mier Expedition of 1842, focusing on the challenges faced by Texan soldiers in Mexico.

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. It started as a mission. It turned into a mistake. In 1842, a group of Texan soldiers crossed into Mexico after being ordered to turn back. What they thought would be a quick success became a story of endurance, survival, and difficult choices. Sources The Handbook of Texas Online — 'Mier Expedition.' Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). tshaonline.orgThe Handbook of Texas Online — 'Black Bean Episode.' Texas State Historical A...

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Gallegos

Topics covered

• Texas history
• Mier Expedition
• survival
• endurance
• military history

Keywords

• Mier Expedition
• Texas history
• 1842
• survival
• military choices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas State Historical Association

Books & works: Handbook of Texas Online

Places: Mexico

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