The Texas Revolution: Battle of the Alamo
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Published 2024-03-16
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After the fall of Bexar, the Texians are unsure of what they should do next, carry the war south to Mexico or hold the line in Texas. The government and military leaders of the Texas Revolution are divided on what to do next, so Governor Smith orders Houston, the Commander in Chief, to make a demonstration against the river town of Matamoros. As various units proceed south to the rendevous point, they take everybody and everything that can be spared. However, as the expedition proceeds south, infighting occurs amongst the officer corps, the council, and the leaders, killing the expedition before it can fully take off. Just as the Texians are sent into a state of confusion, Santa Anna, who has been preparing an army to march north into Texas, arrives in Bexar and pushes the skeleton garrison of Bexar back to the confines of the dilapidated compound called the Alamo. Realizing how outnumbered he is, William B Travis, the commander of the Alamo, writes a call for help to save him and his men from the much larger Mexican force in Bexar. For the moment, this tiny garrison has to hold out against a much larger foe. In the meantime, various units rally to march to their comrade's aid while the Texian government in Washington, TX declares independence from Mexico and forms the Republic of Texas. Will Travis' comrades be able to arrive to assist him in his time of need, watch the video to find out!
Intro 0:00
Ad 1:12
Santa Anna marches north 2:22
Matamoros Expedition 4:47
Texians reinforce the Alamo 8:50
Santa Anna arrives in Bexar 12:47
The siege of the Alamo begins 16:32
Fannin and Alamo Reinforcements 18:33
Texas Declares Independence 21:16
Santa Anna orders the assault 22:26
Battle of the Alamo 24:13
Alamo Aftermath 32:42
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Sources:
Texian Iliad - A Military History of the Texas Revolution by Stephen L. Hardin
Eighteen Minutes: The Battle of San Jacinto and the Texas Independence Campaign by Stephen L. Moore
Texas State Historical Association
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Script Writer - Saris
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Historical Consultant - Josiah C.W. Neal
Background sounds - Cajun1862
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All Comments (21)
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One defender did survive the Alamo. His name was Brigido Guerrero, and he was a deserter of General Cos's command at some point in 1835. When all hope seems lost at the Alamo, Guerrero locked himself in a cell. Mexican troops approached and Guerrero was able to convince them he was a prisoner of the Texians. He was spared. After the war, Guerrero applied for, and received a land grant for his service in the Texian army. His application and written testimony still exists in the Texas archives, where in it says he concealed himself in order to survive.
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As a Tennessean, Crocket is a hero/legend in these parts. The early volunteers of Tennessee will live on forever.
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Santa Anna, "It was but a small affair." Navarro, "With one more such 'victory' we shall go to the devil."
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Now the bugles are silent and there's rust on each sword and the small band of soldiers lie asleep in the arms of the Lord...
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Battle of the Alamo is one of the most legendary last stands in history.
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I believe Travis conducted himself well with what little resources he had; making the best fight that could be made. However, the fight for the mission was no pushover for the Mexican soldiers. One soldier, who took part in the assault in the north wall, reported the musket and cannon fire from the wall was so intense that he was forced to lie flat on the ground for 3/4 of an hour until his comrades were finally able to get to the top and dispatch the defenders with bayonets.
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In the Southern Part of Texas in the town of San Antone...
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Excellent research and presentation. The fact that your Alamo picture does not have its iconic hump is highly important in your attention to detail. The original Alamo did not have a roof or a hump. The roof was added much later when the Alamo was used for storage by Ft. Sam Houston. The hump is part of the ached roof system that was installed later. Spot on details. The Alamo is made from limestone that is abundant in San Antonio not the adobe mentioned in the song, movies and The History Channel video. I grew up in San Antonio and took Texas history in the 7th grade and had to memorize and recite Travis’ letter along with the entire class one at a time. Texas and Texans take their history seriously and it is taught as a required course. I wish I had your videos in the 7th grade.
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Weird coincidence but I watched the 2004 Alamo film last night randomly.
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Remember the Alamo!
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I always find it fascinating that it will never be known if Davy Crockett died in the battle, or was executed like you have said in this video. Easily one of the most interesting men in history.
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11/10 would watch again!
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I'm a Texan who's birthday is March 2nd (TX Independence Day). Thank you so much for such the solid and well researched content!
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My guy these videos are soo good! My wife knows nothing about history but she loves watching these with me, i play it on the big screen! Thank you soo much
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Some day i hope this channel gets caught by the algorithm and gets the attention it so deerly deserves!
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I really love this video especially because in 2019 I was at the Alamo and I really enjoyed it and now I’m looking forward to seeing the battle of San jactino and also the runaway scrape and the runaway scrape was the evacuations of Texas residents from the western portion of Texas to the eastern portion of Texas and just saying but I also can’t wait for the next video on the French and Indian war.
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Wonderful narration, and description of the fall of the Alamo. Having lived in San Antonio for many years, I frequently visited the Alamo.
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This is going to be great! I've read up on the Alamo for most of my life. Been there many times myself.
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Born and raised in San Antonio. Remember the Alamo! Come and take it! And, don’t mess with Texas.
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