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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 ...
Alamo, 18th-century Franciscan mission in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., that was the site of a historic resistance effort by a small group of determined fighters for Texan independence (1836) from Mexico.
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Learn about the history, tours, events and exhibits of the Alamo, the iconic site of the 1836 battle for Texas independence. Make a reservation to visit the Alamo Church and see the Phil Collins Collection.
Mar 4, 2010 · Learn about the 1836 siege of the Alamo, a former mission in San Antonio, Texas, where 200 Texan defenders fought against thousands of Mexican troops. 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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Battle of the Alamo, battle during the Texas Revolution that occurred from February 23 to March 6, 1836, in San Antonio, Texas. It ended in a decisive victory for Mexican forces over “Texian” volunteers, who were annihilated.
Jun 9, 2021 · There is no evidence Davy Crockett went down fighting, as John Wayne famously did in his 1960 movie The Alamo, a font of misinformation; there is ample testimony from Mexican soldiers that...
Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo tells the story of Texas Independence as part of its rich and diverse 300-year history to over 1.6 million visitors every year and is the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas.
