BATTLE
OF THE ALAMO
The siege and the final assault on the Alamo in 1836 constitute
the most celebrated military engagement in Texas history. The battle was conspicuous
for the large number of illustrious personalities among its combatants. These
included Tennessee congressman David Crockett, entrepreneur-adventurer James
Bowie, and Mexican president Antonio López de Santa Anna. Although not nationally
famous at the time, William Barret Travisqv achieved lasting distinction as
commander at the Alamo. For many Americans and most Texans, the battle has become
a symbol of patriotic sacrifice. Traditional popular depictions, including novels,
stage plays, and motion pictures, emphasize legendary aspects that often obscure
the historical event.
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