In the wake of the devastating defeat at the Alamo, General (played by Bill Paxton) is forced to retreat with his ragtag Texas Army. While Houston faces internal pressure from his own officers to fight, he strategically avoids a direct confrontation with the numerically superior Mexican Army led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna .
The President and General of Mexico, portrayed as a refined but ruthless conqueror.
The commander of the Texas Army, burdened by the loss at the Alamo and the need to preserve his remaining forces. 1x01_Texas_Rising
A survivor of the Alamo massacre who becomes a vengeful, lone-wolf killer of Mexican soldiers. Historical Accuracy vs. Drama
A Texas Ranger with a background as a Comanche captive. In the wake of the devastating defeat at
"1x01_Texas_Rising" refers to the premiere episode of the History Channel miniseries , titled "From the Ashes." It originally aired on May 25, 2015.
Critics pointed out that the Mexican Army uniforms and some Texas Ranger gear were not entirely period-accurate for 1836. The commander of the Texas Army, burdened by
While the series captures the spirit of the Texas Revolution, historians have noted several creative liberties: