Historical Events tagged with "bowie"
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Military & Warfare
Siege of the Alamo Begins in San Antonio
February 23rd, 1836 189 years ago
On February 23, 1836, Mexican forces led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna laid siege to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, marking a critical moment in the Texas Revolution. The Texan defenders, numbering around 180, included notable figures such as James Bowie and William B. Travis. Their motivation stemmed from a desire for independence from Mexican rule. The siege would last for 13 days, culminating in a fierce battle that would become legendary in Texan history.
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