Battle of the Alamo

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Date March 06, 1836
Type National
Author htristian82
Location San Antonio, Texas, United States
Categories
Military & Conflict

Event Details

On March 6, 1836, Mexican troops captured the Alamo mission in San Antonio after a 13-day siege, killing all Texan defenders.

The defeat inspired the rallying cry "Remember the Alamo!" leading to Texan victory at San Jacinto.