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When I was at Chicago's Celtic Fest in September, one of the bands there included a Mexican contingent who sang a complete corrido about the Brigada de San Patricio. I had no idea about this note in history, but apparently they are still honored in Mexico for their bravery. No wonder! After the fall of the Alamo, all of them were executed as deserters by the U.S. forces, whom they had abandoned to serve with the forces of Santa Ana.
Just to be clear, the fall of the Alamo was in 1836, part of the war for the Republic of Texas (1836-1845) independance from Mexico! The San Patricios were in the Mexican - American war, (1846-1848) and were captured at the battle of Churubusco in August 1847.
The San Patricio's are indeed still venerated in Mexico and Ireland to the day,
http://vivasancarlos.com/patrick.html
Last edited by Zardoz; 1st December 09 at 12:40 PM.
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