Posted on 03/06/2014 3:57:14 AM PST by Master Zinja
The Battle Of The Alamo took place on March 6, 1836, following a siege which began on February 23rd. In the battle, which lasted less than an hour, 189 Texas defenders inflicted more than 600 casualties (dead and wounded) on General Santa Anna's army before finally being overrun and eventually killed. "Remember the Alamo" was the battle cry as Texas avenged the defeat later in the year and eventually gained their independence. Today we honor the memories of the brave men who defended the Alamo and inspired a nation.
I’m not even sure if its a trivia question any more...
We are so disconnected from the important part of our roots in this country...
Next generation won’t know about the Alamo and won’t care to find out...
Might as well make it a 7-11....who needs all that ancient history stuff anyway.../sad sarc off
Texas, our Texas, all hail the mighty state. . . I am so proud to be a conservative Texan, I could pop. A free and independent nation once. Maybe we should give it a go again!!
That was some intense fighting to have that many losses in just one hour!
And keep in mind, they were using muzzleloading rifles and muskets!
When teaching near San Antonio, we took classes of fourth graders to the Alamo after watching the IMAX movie about the battle. It is a great way for 10 year olds to learn to appreciate these heroes of Texas history.
It is no accident that in WW II, many of the military heroes hailed from the Lone Star State.
Brave patriotic Tennesseans say to Texas, “You’re welcome....”
"Remember Goliad, remember the Alamo!" They were avenging not just those who were killed at the Alamo, but also at the Goliad Massacre, which happened a few weeks after the Alamo fell.
Alamo remembered; Goliad often forgotten
Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!
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