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The Battle of the Alamo
Information and articles about various facets of the famous battle. Read about weapons used, forces involved, and the history of the battle. Here you’ll find information and articles all about the Battle of the Alamo and related topics. History of the historic battle as well as information about the Mexican and Texan forces involved. Articles on the reinforcements that never came as well as Alamo survivors are posted here. Read about Jim Bowie’s famous knife, the auction for Sam Houston’s knife, and Texas saddles of the 1830s. Debates about heroes and cowards at The Alamo as well as analysis of the Mexican siege and the Texan defense of the Mission are available. Read about the heroic actions on both sides of the famous battle written by the author of a historic novel about the Mexican army at the Alamo. History and debates are welcome at The Battle of the Alamo.
| Heroes and Cowards At The Alamo | |
| See who showed heroic acts of bravery during the Battle of the Alamo and who simply ran away. These are the stories of the heroes and the cowards during the Battle of the Alamo. | |
| The Alamo Garrison in Battle -- Then and Now | |
| What would the Battle of the Alamo be like in the present day? See an Alamo enthusiast's take on how the battle would play out in modern times. | |
| For God and Texas - An Alamo Painting | |
| See and purchase prints of the renowned painting by Richard Luce. The original oil painting depicts Davy Crockett and the Tennessee Mounted Volunteers defending the South Wall during the Battle of the Alamo. | |
| A Tale of Alamo Heroes | |
| This article shows heroism during the Battle of the Alamo from a different angle. Learn about acts of bravery from sodiers in the Mexican Army as they attacked the Alamo. | |
| The People | |
| Read about everyone that had a role in the Battle of the Alamo. Learn about the defenders, members of the Mexican Army, and the few who survived the massacre in San Antonio. | |
| The Battle of the Alamo | |
| This article outlines each step of the Battle of the Alamo from start to finish. Learn why Santa Anna so desperately wanted to capture the fort and why the defenders protected it so fiercely. | |
| Sam Houston's Bowie Knife Sold for $297,000 | |
| Houston's Bowie knife will stay in Texas after a long and confusing battle regarding ownership. Read about this famous knife's adventure from 1836 to today. | |
| Texas Horse Saddles of the 1830s | |
| Read about the evolution of the roping saddle, the reasons why it was developed, and where the style came from. Whether you are a horseback riding enthusiast or not, this article is extremely interesting. | |
| The Bowie Knife - A Short History | |
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Learn about the Bowie knife's rise to fame, along with a bit of information about the man the knife was named for. Information regarding the knife's involvement in the Battle of the Alamo is also included.
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