: 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.

: Houston’s army successfully ambushes the Mexican forces. The Rangers play a key role, including blowing up Vince's Bridge to prevent a Mexican retreat.

The seventh installment focuses on the internal and external pressures facing (Bill Paxton).

: 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

: 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.

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

: While Houston waits, an overconfident General Santa Anna (Olivier Martinez) makes a critical tactical mistake, allowing the Texians to stage a surprise attack.