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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.
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Is the battle of Alamo and fall of Alamo the same?
Not necessarily. There were other forts in Texas besides the Alamo. [Fort Defiance, for example. ] The Alamo was one Texas fort, but not all Texas forts were the Alamo.
What role did David Crockett play in the Battle of the Alamo?
Davy Crocket went to Texas to help the Texans in their fight for independence from Mexico. He led a company of 65 American volunteers, mostly from his home state of Tennessee. They arrived at the Alamo and joined its garrison shortly before it was besieged by the Mexican army. Since Crocket and several of his men were skilled marksmen they contributed significantly to the defensive efforts; allowing the to hold out for several days despite being heavily outnumbered.
However; on March 6th, 1836 the Mexican army succeeded in overwhelming the defenders; and all of them, including Crocket were killed.
Though the Texans lost the battle of the Alamo it gave their General Sam Huston enough time to organize and train his army, allowing him to defeat the Mexicans at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 22 1836.
What were the men at the Alamo fighting for?
The Alamo was not an stragetic point. James Bowie had orders to destroy the Alamo and instead he became the garrison co-commander. Only two of the fighters survived in the three day combat. Arround 200 Texians died and around 600 Mexicans died. Military strategists agree that the Alamo was not worth defending.
Who tradition says only an Alamo defender to be buried?
Gregorio Esparaza, a Tejano Defender, was the only person in the Alamo who was given a proper Christian burial.
What was the weather during Battle of the Alamo?
Their is a 100% chance there was a sunrise and a sunset.Type your answer here...
Who was the commander of the Texas forces at the Battle of the Alamo?
It was techically William B. Travis but because of political issues inside the Alamo he jointly commanded with James Bowie. When Bowie got sick from tuberclerosis he passed full command to Travis. Travis was one of the first men to die in battle while fighting off Mexicans. He was shot with a single bullet in the head. Bowie was killed in bed, some claimed that he killed a few men with him.
What was the effect of the Battle of the Alamo?
The effects of the Battle of the Alamo were actually the act which brought attention to the army lead by Santa Anna, the General of the Mexican Force. The siege on the Alamo lasted a total of eight weeks.
Where is the Alamo Branch Library in Alamo located?
The address of the Alamo Branch Library is: 100 S First W, Alamo, 89001 0239
What Alamo famous for his knife?
Jim Bowie designed a large knife from a broken sword. Any large knife of this style is known as a "Bowie knife". He was one of the volunteers who died at the Alamo in San Antonio, TX during the struggle for Texas's independance.
Where did the women of the Alamo hide?
She defended from the back and/or hid in the back of the Alamo
How many Mexicans died in the Alamo?
It was originally found that 189 Americans died at the Battle of the Alamo. This is the current official number. However, new historical estimates may guestimate the number as high as 257. Here is my source: http://www.lone-star.net/mall/texasinfo/alamo-battle.htm
If it helps, this number can be found in paragraph 13. :)
Who are people that fought in the Alamo?
Mexicans on both sides, and there were for a known fact English, Irish, Scots. Danes and Germans on the Texian side. There were African Americans fighting with the Texians. To find other Nationalities or races within the ranks of the Mexican Army should and would have been an anticipated phenomenen. The mercenaries of the world migrate to where their talent is best paid and most needed. An honest broker of such skills has a nose for the hot spots of the world and even in 1846 commercial transportation was available from continent to continent.
Who were 3 leaders of the Texan leaders who died defending the Alamo?
William Travis, Jim Bowie, and, relative newcomer, Davy Crockett-
Why didnt fannin go to the Alamo?
A combination or arrogance, poor leadership skills, and lack of planning all factored in to his downfall. They were trying to move heavy rifles and ammo in overloaded carts and wagons which moved very slow, even by those days standards. Plus in delaying his departure for San Antonio, the fog that hid them in the morning burned off by noon and they were sitting ducks for the Mexican Army.
Why did the Texans stay at the Alamo and did not leave?
They were not protecting the Alamo, it was protecting them. Santa Anna could not leave a rebel force in his rear no matter how small it was.
Why did the Mexican wait so long to attack the Alamo?
They were waiting for their stragglers, supply train and heavy weapons to arrive and had no reason to proceed with an earlier attack. The Alamo defenders were going nowhere, and the Texans appeared to be evacuating the Mexican lands.
because Santa Anna was proving a point to the Texans and Mexicans who defied his authority that could expect NO Quarter or no mercy in this battle Santa Anna takes no prisoners and shows no mercy to the Texans the worst act that took place on March 6,1836 is the funeral pyres on Soledad Street and Main Street and Main Plaza and Military Plaza and Military Dr. in modern san Antonio and in front of the Alamo shrine in Alamo plaza
The Battle of the Alamo was won by Mexico, but the War for Texas Independence was won by Texas and San Jacinto.
How did William travis happen to be at the Alamo?
William Barret Travis was a 19th century American Lawyer and Soldier. At the time of the Alamo he was 26years old and a lieutenant colonel in the Texan army. He died in the Battle of the Alamo during the revolution.
Travis was ordered to take reinforcements to the Texan mission in San Antonio. He took over command from Col. James C.Neill. James (Jim) Bowie commanded the volunteers. Travis was shot and killed by a single shot to the head.
Who were the Mexican leaders at the Battle of the Alamo?
James Bowie, David Crockett, and William Travis where the leaders of the Alamo
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