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The Rangers initiate the chaos by blowing up Vince’s Bridge , effectively cutting off any hope of a Mexican retreat.

As with previous episodes, Texas Rising continues to take liberties that have drawn fire from historians: 1x04_Texas_Rising

Recap: Texas Rising Episode 4 – "Vengeance Is Mine" The penultimate chapter of History’s epic miniseries, " Vengeance Is Mine ," finally delivers the explosive historical payoff viewers have been waiting for: the decisive . While the series has often been criticized for its "twisted, bloody road" of subplots and historical liberties, this episode centers on General Sam Houston’s long-awaited move against Santa Anna. The Battle of San Jacinto The Rangers initiate the chaos by blowing up

Played with "rough-hewn" intensity by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the tuberculosis-stricken Ranger continues to be Houston’s most vital counsel, famously advising him to "cut the head off the snake" to kill the body. The Battle of San Jacinto Played with "rough-hewn"

While the battle rages, several subplots reach critical turning points: