6 March 1836

[Craig Tx]

From the Texas State Historical Association

March 6,

Alamo falls to Mexican army

On this day in 1836, the chapel of San Antonio de Valero Mission, under siege for thirteen days by the Mexican army under General Antonio Lòpez de Santa Anna, was subjected to an early morning assault.

After a fierce battle, lasting for perhaps some 90 minutes, the defenses of the Alamo were overrun and all the defenders were killed.

The slogan "Remember the Alamo!" subsequently became a rallying
cry for the Texas Revolution, and the Alamo became a shrine to fallen Texas heroes.


Craig