One argument against the Texans' defense of the Alamo was the overwhelming numerical superiority of the Mexican forces led by General Santa Anna. Critics argued that the defenders, numbering around 180, stood little chance against thousands of Mexican troops, making their stand seem futile and likely to result in unnecessary loss of life. Additionally, some believed that abandoning the Alamo and regrouping could have preserved the Texan cause and allowed for a more strategic resistance against Mexican rule. This perspective highlighted the practicality of survival over the romanticized notion of martyrdom.
They were trying to defend their town and their homes.
February 24 to March 6, 1836
they Had Between 182 And 188 Men In The Alamo Of Texans.....
The Texans were defeated by Santa Anna at the Alamo on March 6, 1836.
No, the Texans bought some time for the other American troops, but were defeated at the Alamo.
They faced several problems. One was that not all the fighters were military, so they did not take their orders from the military. Their leader often contradicted military orders. Another was that they were greatly outnumbered.
the battle cry of the Texans was "Remember the Alamo".
That was the Alamo.
Texas lost the Battle of the Alamo.
The Alamo started by Mexico encouraged foreign settlement in Texas, but the Mexicans far out numbered the Texans. The Texans wanted to be independent, so the Texans started a Texas Revolution, and the Alamo was the very first battle to happen in the Texas Revolution.
William Travis
Alamo