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Famous men; ordinary soldiers shed their blood at the Alamo

By Murray MontgomeryStaff WriterWhen Mexican troops stormed over the walls of the Alamo on the morning of March 6, 1836,they put to death a small band of heroes who were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice forfreedom on that mesquite prairie near old San Antonio.

The Battle of San Jacinto

Friday, April 21, 2023, will mark the 187th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Because of the eventual consequences of this encounter the battle is considered, by many historians, as one of the most important in world history.

Eyewitness to the Battle of the Alamo

I've always believed that when you try to acquire information about events that happened years ago; the best thing to do is look for eyewitness accounts first and foremost.