3/6/1836: Alamo falls to Mexican army

[Craig Tx]

On this day in 1836, the fortified compound 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 chapel fell last. The slogan "Remember the Alamo!" subsequently became a rallying cry for the Texas Revolution, and the Alamo became a shrine to fallen Texas heroes.

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[BEAVERMAN]

Me thinks you need one of those Nock volley guns!

[Craig Tx]

Unfortunately, to my knowledge, that's a Hollywood invention.  It's presence at the Alamo, not the Nock Gun.   

[BEAVERMAN]

Well then how bout a Baker?

[Craig Tx]

Yes, there were Bakers.  Some of the cazadores, or light infantry carried the Baker.