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February 23, 1836 – March 6, 1836. Location. San Antonio de Bexar, Texas Republic, now: San Antonio, Texas. Generals/Commanders. William Travis, Texas. James Bowie, Texas. President General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Mexico. Soldiers Engaged. 189 United States. 1,800 – 6,000 Mexico. Outcome. Mexican Victory. Result.
At dawn on March 6, 1836, the 13th day of the siege, the Battle of the Alamo commenced. Fighting lasted roughly 90 minutes, and by daybreak all the Defenders had perished, including a former congressman from Tennessee, David Crockett. The loss of the garrison was felt all over Texas, and even the world.
On April 21, 1836, when Houston and a force of some 900 men routed 1,200–1,300 Mexicans under Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto, the Texan forces shouted, “Remember the Alamo!” That popularized battle cry later was used by U.S. soldiers in the Mexican-American War (1846–48).
Jul 29, 2020 · The siege and the final assault on the Alamo in 1836 constitute the most celebrated military engagement in Texas history. The battle was conspicuous for the large number of illustrious personalities among its combatants.
The siege of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was the first thirteen days of the Battle of the Alamo. On February 23, Mexican troops under General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna entered San Antonio de Bexar, Texas, and surrounded the Alamo Mission. The Alamo was defended by a small force of Texians and Tejanos, led by William Barrett ...
Mar 6, 2017 · Texas State Library: Battle of the Alamo. Cite this Article. The Battle of Alamo was fought February 23-March 6, 1836, between Texan and Mexican forces and saw the Mexicans overrun the Alamo after a brief siege.
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.
