On this date before dawn, after 12 days of siege, the Mexican Army under the command of Antonio Lopez de Santa Ana began the final assault on the ramparts of the Alamo. Defended by only a handful, some say 189, other say as many as 250 had held on for 12 days. Either way they were vastly outnumbered. They gave a good accounting of themselves.
This day, the 13th would be the end of the siege. None would live to see the sun set that day. In fact it was over by 8:30 am. All defenders were put to the sword either during the battle or after. The Mexican troops endured heavy losses, more than would be expected for such a small force.
This is only a small part of what makes a Native Texan so proud of their heritage that the most of the rest of the world will never understand.
A couple of my favorite songs, the first is the sound track from the John Wayne movie, the Alamo.
And my favorite 'Alamo' song from Marty Robbins.
If you ever get the chance to spend the dawn of March 6 on Alamo Plaza, do it. It's worth your time.
Remember the Alamo!
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One of these years I'll make it down there!
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