I agree, the battle at the hot gates saved all of Western civilization.
Yes. It was an incredible feat. I read an article in the El Paso Times (many years ago), written by Frank Fuelle (editor) naming 3 great battles where a handful of people fought valiantly and impacted huge populations. One was Battle of Thermopylae, another was the Alamo. I can never recall the 3rd. It’s that “random access memory” issue you get when you get older.
I don’t short sell the importance of the battle of Lepanto in 1571.
The editor of the El Paso Times was “Frank Feuille”.
My spelling error.
He was great man.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/elpasotimes/obituary.aspx?pid=149379550
The Battle of San Jacinto in 900 Words
http://www.texasreader.com/the-battle-of-san-jacinto-in-900-words.html
The response to the treatment at the Alamo was swift and decisive. In 18 minutes the battle was over.