Remember the Alamo in San Antonio

Built as a mission and home for missionaries and Native American converts, the Mision Antonio de Valero, better known as the Alamo became a fortress during the Texas Revolution. It was the site for one of the definitive battles of the conflict in February and March 1836.

A Government of Texas had been formed demanding independence from Mexico and when the Mexican military poured into Texas to retake it, rebels and revolutionaries captured and occupied the Mission and its town, San Antonio. Strategically positioned on the route of the Mexican forces, the Alamo was fortifed against attack and armed with cannons. The siege that followed pitched approximately 200 men inside against 6000 outside and made many men into legends; Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett and William Barret Travis to name a few. They were only able to hold out for 13 days, taunted and poked from outside and finally slaughtered in hand to hand combat, but that was enough time to mobilise forces deeper into Texas and the Texas Revolutionaries won their independence.

“Remember The Alamo” was the battle cry of the mobilised forces showing their appreciation for the sacrifice of those who fought before them.

Now a free attraction, the buildings of The Alamo are around 250 years old, but all have undergone renovations during that time. After the conflict the Mexican Army were ordered to demolish the Alamo but only demolished part of it. Wooden structures were added by the US Army in the 1840’s but they were removed to keep it looking as much as it did during the siege as possible.

The Alamo Official Website

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