I noticed that article, too. When you grow up with the Alamo legend, you have to admire anyone who sticks to his post, no matter what ... especially if he does it with some style. "God and Texas! Victory or death!"
Good pictures, backround and information here on siege of st malo. The number of hits on the metal pill box are telling.
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