0
Battle of the Alamo
In the Battle of the Alamo, the Mexican army attacked the Republic of Texas at the Alamo Mission near modern-day San Antonio, Texas from February 23 – March 6, 1836.
562 Questions
How many troops did Santa Anna have in the Alamo?
About 2,400; a well balanced force of cavalry, infantry, and artillery.
A conclusion of the Alamo Battle?
The Alamo is considered a prime example of a "last stand." The final outcome of its defense was the eventual death of all defenders. However, the small defensive force was able to inflict a large amount of damage to the enemy, and slow enemy's advance.
Why was the Alamo chosen an important battle site?
It was the nearest thing there was to a "fort" in the area.
It had the biggest cannons of any fort west of the Mississippi.
It was at a hub of transport and resupply roads that Santa Anna couldn't leave behind him on his way to kill off everyone that he could in Texas. (He had just spent a couple of years killing off everyone who disagreed with him in the rest of Mexico after tearing up the Constitution of 1824 and naming himself dictator.)
How many yearly visitors are at Alamo?
More than two and a half million people visit the Alamo yearly.
Were there any Jews at the Battle of the Alamo?
There is no definitive answer, because there is still no definitive list of those who perished. There have been theories that a man named Rose either died or fled the Alamo right before its fall and also a Dr. Levy who died, but once again, this question may never be answered unequivocally.
It is likely because many Jews lived and settled in Texas and the pioneer west.
How many people were in the Battle of the Alamo?
Oh, dude, like, there were around 180-250 Texian defenders at the Battle of the Alamo. But, like, let's be real, it's not like I was there counting heads myself. So, give or take a few, who's really keeping track, right?
Why was the alamo an important symbol in US history?
Quite simply, the duration of time that the defenders of the Alamo held Santa Ana and the Mexican Army gave Sam Houston enough time to mobilize an army of Texan volunteers which eventually defeated the Mexicans after they had conquered the Alamo. If the defenders of the Alamo had been defeated immediately, Texas may not have become part of the USA
Who was a Mexican ruler and fought against the Texans at the Alamo?
genral Antonio Lopez de santa Anna
What is the purpose or significance of the Alamo?
The Alamo's purpose is when an army battled in the Alamo. The Alamo was a Spanish fort used to defend the village San Antonio from the Indians. It later became the site of a battle for Texas' independence from Mexico. Within the fort is an old Spanish mission (San Antonio de Valero) which is now called the Alamo.
At the Alamo everyone was killed?
There's some evidence that everyone on the Texas side may not have been killed. No one knows for sure. There are some historical references from that time to men who escaped. This is not including the women and children that Santa Anna spared and who left after the battle was over.
Who survived the Siege and Fall of the Alamo?
No on in the Texas army survived the battle. Although many Mexican troop members survived. Davy Crockett was the last Texan alive at the Alamo, but was killed by Santa Anna's men. The translator that was supposed to tell Santa Anna that Davy Crockett would discuss the terms of surrender for Texas twisted Davy's words and said the Mexican troops should surrender to the Texans. Santa Anna had a short temper so he had Davy killed.
Was the Alamo attacked by Santa Anna in the war for Texas Independence?
Santa Anna was not captured at the Battle of the Alamo. He won that battle. He was later captured by Sam Houston and Texas forces at the Battle of San Jancito on April 21, 1836.
How many people in a battalion?
While the size of units varies from service to service, country to county and the era, currently a typical Battalion consists of somewhere between 300 and 1500 men. It will usually contain 3 to 7 companies or batteries and be led by a Lt. Colonel.
Was the battle at san jacinto at the Alamo?
No. The Battle of San Jacinto was the final battle of the war between Texas and Mexico and resulted in Santa Anna's surrender to Sam Houston; it took place in San Jacinto. The battle that took place at the Alamo occurred in San Antonio. It was fought before San Jacinto and was a victory for the Mexicans.
How many people who died at the Battle of the Alamo were Mexicans and how many were Texans?
it says in another article more than 5,000
no it was some were between 5 and 6
