Texas History for Kids

Episode 67- Irish San Patricio Battalion

Michelle Gallegos Season 1 Episode 67

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This is the mystery of a secret battalion, a group of soldiers who switched sides—turning against the U.S. to fight for Mexico!

Why would they do it? What happened to them? And why is their story still remembered in two different countries today?  This is the legend of the San Patricios!

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References

Pam Nordstrom, “San Patricio Battalion,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed March 15, 2025, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/san-patricio-battalion.

Published by the Texas State Historical Association.

Keith Guthrie, “San Patricio County,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed March 15, 2025, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/san-patricio-county.

Published by the Texas State Historical Association.


Dunleavy, H. (1998, January/February). The Irish in Texas. Irish America. Retrieved March 15, 2025, from https://www.irishamerica.com/1998/01/the-irish-in-texas/


 


 

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