Battle of Nacogdoches

The Battle of Nacogdoches culminated on August 2, 1832, after a group of Texians resisted an order issued in July by the commander of the Mexican Army at Nacogdoches, Texas to surrender their arms. The situation soon escalated into a major battle.

Battle of Nacogdoches
Part of Mexican Federalist War
DateAugust 2- August 3, 1832
Location
Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
Result Texian victory,
Mexican army expelled from East Texas
Belligerents
 Mexico Texian Militia
Commanders and leaders
Col.José de las Piedras
Capt.Francisco Medina		 James W. Bullock
James Bowie
Strength
387 350
Casualties and losses
47 killed, 40 wounded & 300 captured 4 killed, 3 wounded
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