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The Battle of the Alamo was a defeat at the hands of General Santa Anna who surrounded the Alamo Mission and killed most of the defenders inside. The defeat was heroic, however, and the Alamo became famous as a symbol of Texas courage and bravery. The Battle of Goliad was the second skirmish of the Texas Revolution which ended in a Texan victory, not defeat. However, the Goliad massacre which occured about 5 months later was the execution of 342 Texas patriots by the Mexican Army. The brutal killing of the prisoners-of-war fueled anti-Mexican sentiments in Texas for many years to come.
It was a defeat for the obvious reason that the Alamo was captured and its defenders killed to the last man. It was a victory for two reasons. First, while Santa Anna was preoccupied with the Alamo, Texas was using that time to raise an army. And second, it would be an avenging army because of the example of sacrifice provided by the Alamo.
The Battle of Alamo between Mexico and The Repulic of Texas lasted thirteen days and 3000 to 5000 (not sure) Mexican soldiers battled plus 200 Texan soldiers.
davy crocket died while fighting in the Texas Revolution, and James bowie die in the sleeping quarters of the Alamo. bowie was still ill when the Mexican soldiers attacked.
Mexico. Most of the defenders of the Alamo were Texans. Texas at the time was part of Mexico, thus most of the defenders were Mexican citizens fighting for independence.
1836.
The Battle of the Alamo ended in total defeat for the Texas defenders.
He was NOT there, but is remembered for a quick defeat of Santa Anna's Mexican Army at Jan Jacinto, Texas, shortly after the fall of the Alamo. His battle cry THERE was, "Remember the Alamo!". The Battle of San Jacinto gained Texas its independence from Mexico.
The Alamo, used to be a misson and was converted into a fort during the Texas Revolution. It was besieged and taken over by the Mexican Army. All 187 of the Texan soldiers were killed.
The Battle of the Alamo was a defeat at the hands of General Santa Anna who surrounded the Alamo Mission and killed most of the defenders inside. The defeat was heroic, however, and the Alamo became famous as a symbol of Texas courage and bravery. The Battle of Goliad was the second skirmish of the Texas Revolution which ended in a Texan victory, not defeat. However, the Goliad massacre which occured about 5 months later was the execution of 342 Texas patriots by the Mexican Army. The brutal killing of the prisoners-of-war fueled anti-Mexican sentiments in Texas for many years to come.
The Battle of the Alamo was a defeat at the hands of General Santa Anna who surrounded the Alamo Mission and killed most of the defenders inside. The defeat was heroic, however, and the Alamo became famous as a symbol of Texas courage and bravery. The Battle of Goliad was the second skirmish of the Texas Revolution which ended in a Texan victory, not defeat. However, the Goliad massacre which occured about 5 months later was the execution of 342 Texas patriots by the Mexican Army. The brutal killing of the prisoners-of-war fueled anti-Mexican sentiments in Texas for many years to come.
Alamo
the alamo.
It was a defeat for the obvious reason that the Alamo was captured and its defenders killed to the last man. It was a victory for two reasons. First, while Santa Anna was preoccupied with the Alamo, Texas was using that time to raise an army. And second, it would be an avenging army because of the example of sacrifice provided by the Alamo.
The Battle of Alamo between Mexico and The Repulic of Texas lasted thirteen days and 3000 to 5000 (not sure) Mexican soldiers battled plus 200 Texan soldiers.
davy crocket died while fighting in the Texas Revolution, and James bowie die in the sleeping quarters of the Alamo. bowie was still ill when the Mexican soldiers attacked.
The Battle of the Alamo was a defeat at the hands of General Santa Anna who surrounded the Alamo Mission and killed most of the defenders inside. The defeat was heroic, however, and the Alamo became famous as a symbol of Texas courage and bravery. The Battle of Goliad was the second skirmish of the Texas Revolution which ended in a Texan victory, not defeat. However, the Goliad massacre which occured about 5 months later was the execution of 342 Texas patriots by the Mexican Army. The brutal killing of the prisoners-of-war fueled anti-Mexican sentiments in Texas for many years to come.