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  2. www.britannica.com › place › AlamoAlamo | Description, Battle, Map, & Facts | Britannica

    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.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Battle_of_the_AlamoBattle of the Alamo - Wikipedia

    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).

    • February 23-March 6, 1836
    • Mexican victory

  4. www.history.com › topics › latin-americaBattle of the Alamo - HISTORY

    Mar 4, 2010 · The Alamo remained a symbol of courage, and in the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848, U.S. soldiers revived the "Remember the Alamo!" battle cry while fighting against Mexican forces.

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  6. www.britannica.com › event › Battle-of-the-Alamo-SanBattle of the Alamo (1836) | Texas Revolution, Facts ...

    Battle of the Alamo, battle during the Texas Revolution that occurred from February 23 to March 6, 1836, in San Antonio, Texas. It ended in a decisive victory for Mexican forces over “Texian” volunteers, who were annihilated .

  7. www.historyhit.com › locations › the-alamoThe Alamo - History and Facts | History Hit

    Jul 22, 2021 · The Alamo is an iconic historic site in downtown San Antonio that marks a symbol of Texan heroism. It has been immortalised in popular culture for the events which unfolded during the famous Battle of The Alamo, which took place on the 6th March 1836.

  8. history.howstuffworks.com › remember-the-alamoWhy do we remember the Alamo? - HowStuffWorks

    Jul 12, 2024 · The Alamo was originally a Catholic mission built for converting Mesoamerican Indians near San Antonio, nicknamed by Spanish cavalry members. In 1836, a battle at the Alamo symbolized the Texan and Tejano fight for independence against Mexican forces led by General Santa Ana.

  9. www.britannica.com › video › 167039Explained: The Truth Behind the Legend of the Alamo

    NARRATOR: The battle of the Alamo was a famous fight in the Texas revolution—the struggle for Texas independence from Mexico. The story of the battle has become an enduring piece of American folklore. But how much of the legend is fact, and how much is myth?

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