: Santa Anna is captured while disguised as an ordinary soldier. Texian commanders argue over his fate, with some demanding his execution for the Goliad massacre while others see him as a bargaining chip for independence.
The seventh installment focuses on the internal and external pressures facing (Bill Paxton). 1x07-08_Texas_Rising
: Houston struggles to maintain order among insubordinate officers who are eager for a direct confrontation. He insists on a strategic retreat until the Mexican forces are vulnerable. : Santa Anna is captured while disguised as
The eighth episode covers the 18-minute Battle of San Jacinto and the immediate political fallout. : Houston struggles to maintain order among insubordinate
: Emily West (the "Yellow Rose of Texas") works from within Santa Anna’s camp to gather vital intelligence for the Texian cause. 1x08: Victory and Aftermath
In the History Channel miniseries , episodes 1x07 and 1x08—collectively titled " Vengeance Is Mine " —serve as the dramatic climax of the Texas Revolution. These episodes depict the pivot from the Texians' long retreat to their decisive victory at the Battle of San Jacinto . 1x07: The Eve of Battle