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The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was a pivotal event and military engagement in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna reclaimed the Alamo Mission near San Antonio de Béxar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas, United States), killing most of the occupants.
History. Happens Here. Uncover 300 years of history at the Alamo, an awe-inspiring story that’s more intriguing than you might imagine. Established in 1718 as Mission San Antonio de Valero, the former mission now known as the Alamo has been a crossroads of history.
Mar 4, 2010 · Learn about the 1836 siege of the Alamo, a former mission in San Antonio, Texas, where 200 Texans fought and died against 6,000 Mexicans. Find out how the Alamo became a symbol of Texas independence and a rallying cry in the Mexican-American War.
- Missy Sullivan
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On April 21, 1836, the Texan Army under Sam Houston attacked Santa Anna’s army on the banks of the San Jacinto River with cries of “Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! God and Texas!” The battle lasted only 18 minutes and was a resounding victory for the Texans.
Learn about the history and myth of the Alamo, the famous battle that sparked the Texas Revolution. Find out how the cry of "remember the Alamo" inspired the rebels to defeat Santa Ana at San Jacinto.
"REMEMBER THE ALAMO" was a battle cry in which the bitterness of the Texans over the massacres by Mexican forces at the Alamo in San Antonio (6 March 1836) and at Goliad (27 March 1836) found expression.
Apr 1, 2004 · How did the 1836 battle between Mexican forces and Texas insurgents become a symbol of American courage and freedom? Explore the facts and legends of the Alamo, from its origins as a Spanish mission to its portrayal in movies and textbooks.
