Battle of San Diego
| Battle of San Diego | |||||
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| Part of The Californian Revolution | |||||
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| Belligerents | |||||
| Mexican Republic (Aggressor) | California Republic (Defender) | ||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||
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Antonio López de Santa Anna |
General Edward Jennings | ||||
| Strength | |||||
| 1,500 | 658 | ||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||
| 100 Dead, 22 Wounded | 210 Dead, 40 Wounded, 60 Caputured | ||||
The Battle of San Diego was a minor battle in The Californian Revolution between Mexican Republic and the Californian Republic. Antonio López de Santa Anna, more commonly known as Santa Anna, moved in on the old Mission of San Diego de Alcala (San Diego) were a small force of revolutionaries were held up, commanded by General Edward Jennings.
Lead-up to the Battle
Alta California (What is Now North California, South California, Edward, Nevada and San Francisco) signs a deceleration of independence from Mexico but, Santa Anna does order his army to move into California (in order to not damage his reputation further) as it was delayed after the United States demanded the Mexican government to not intervene and recognize a independent and sovereign Californian State. On February 14th 1837 Santa Anna Moves into Alta California, February 16th The United States declares war on Mexico.Antonio López de Santa Anna moved in on the old Mission of San Diego de Alcala (San Diego) were a small force of revolutionaries were held up, commanded by General Edward Jennings.
The Battle
The fighting began at 11:30 AM when Edward Jennings's Forces fired on the oncoming Mexican Forces. The Mexicans respond with Volleys Back at them. Shots rang back and forth between the Mission and the open fields in front of the Mission. Around 1:20 PM, Cannons were brought as reinforcements for the Mexicans and began raining down on the Californians for half an Hour, causing heavy casualties. The Mexicans Surround The Mission and climb over the walls at 2:05 PM. Jennings Orders A Full Retreat at 2:31 PM. By, 3:00 PM all of the Californian Forces are out of the Mission with a chunk of them getting captured.
Results
A Large Part of General Jennings's Army is either wounded, dead or missing leaving them to retreat further north to regroup and wait for American Reinforcements. The Mexicans make the City a holding point for reinforcements, supplies and command in the Campaign.