The often-unpopular decisions Houston made on the road to San Jacinto eventually led to his victory at San Jacinto. Without knowing how the Texas Army reached the fields at San Jacinto, Houston’s true skill as a military leader cannot be understood. However, despite its significance, the Texas Army’s retreat during the San Jacinto Campaign is poorly documented and often overlooked. At the Road to San Jacinto, author Dave Dyer retraces Houston’s route east based on extensive primary and secondary research, bringing each one back to life.
