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To: SAMWolf
Unsolved Mysteries on the History Channel featured the Alamo last night--I found it fascinating. Apparently, the north wall was three feet and that prevented the defenders from being able to shoot the enemy without exposing themselves to enemy fire. Also, it covered the diary found in the 1950's of Mexican officer de la Pena who couldn't stand Santa Anna--and languished in jail because of his criticism of his leader. One is his (disputed) writings said that a group of Texans, including Crockett, escaped and were executed by Santa Anna. Preliminary scientific and archeological evidence supports de la Pena's accuracy.
28 posted on 03/06/2003 6:39:14 AM PST by twigs
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To: twigs
I've heard the theory that some defenders, including Crockett were captured and executed. I didn't see that show last night. DIdi they bring out any other evidence other than la Pena's diary?
33 posted on 03/06/2003 6:54:50 AM PST by SAMWolf (We do not bargain with terrorists, we stalk them, corner them , take aim and kill them)
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