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Battle of the Alamo

The Battle of the Alamo was a 19th-century battle between the Republic of Mexico and the rebel Texian forces, including Tejanos, during the latter's fight for independence -- the Texas Revolution. It took place at the Alamo Mission in San Antonio, Texas (then known as "San Antonio de Béxar") in February and March 1836. The 13-day siege ended on March 6 with the capture of the mission and the death of nearly all the Texian defenders, except for a few slaves, women and children. Despite the loss, the 13-day holdout stalled the Mexican Army's progress and allowed Sam Houston to gather troops and supplies for his later successful battle at San Jacinto. The Texian revolutionaries went on to win the war.
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The Alamo
footage from the reenactment of the battle at the Alamo by the Living History Society of San Antonio 3/3/2007...san antonio alamo history


The Alamo
Living History Society of San Antonio reenactment of the battle at The Alamo...that first shot startled me a bit....alamo


Travis' Appeal for Aid at the Alamo
Music: Tyler Bates, "Remember Us" from the 300 Soundtrack....alamo texas history battle




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