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...
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