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The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was a pivotal event and military engagement in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna reclaimed the Alamo Mission near San Antonio de Béxar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas, United States), killing most of the occupants.
Learn about the history, tours, events and exhibits of the Alamo, the iconic site of the 1836 battle for Texas independence. Make a reservation to visit the Alamo Church and see the Phil Collins Collection.
Alamo, 18th-century Franciscan mission in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., that was the site of a historic resistance effort by a small group of determined fighters for Texan independence (1836) from Mexico. Learn more about the history of the Alamo in this article.
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On October 28, 1835, as the Texan Army lay siege to San Antonio, a group of Texans and the Mexican Army clashed, at Mission Concepción. During the foggy morning skirmish, Bowie and Fannin led a group of Texans to victory over a detachment of 275 Mexican Army troops led by General Martín Perfecto de Cos.
Mar 4, 2010 · Learn about the 1836 siege of the Alamo, a former mission in San Antonio, Texas, where 200 Texan defenders fought against thousands of Mexican troops. Find out how the Alamo became a symbol of Texas independence and a rallying cry in the Mexican-American War.
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Plaza de Valero. Japanese Monument. Map of the Grounds. Alamo Plaza Live Cam. Alamo Church Virtual Tour. Bella the Alamo Cat. Explore all the Alamo has to offer. Historic buildings, priceless artifacts, dramatic living history, and peaceful gardens - there's something for everyone at the Alamo.
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Jul 22, 2021 · Learn about the history and significance of The Alamo, the site of a famous siege and battle in 1836 during the Texan Revolution. Find out how to visit the Alamo, a symbol of Texan heroism and a popular tourist destination in San Antonio.
