SEIGE OF THE ALAMO BEGAN ON THIS DATE IN 1836

remember the alamo 
 
The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was a pivotal event in  
the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under General
Santa Anna launched an assault on the Alamo Mission near what is now 
San Antonio, Texas. All but two of the Texian defenders were killed.

Alamo battle

Alamo main
The Alamo as it looks today

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