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Today in History: Mexican Troops Capture Alamo After 13-Day Siege

3/6/2026

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On March 6, 1836, Mexican troops under General Antonio López de Santa Anna captured the Alamo Mission in San Antonio after a 13-day siege. Despite fierce resistance from approximately 200 Texian defenders, most were killed as the Mexican Army overwhelmed the mission, marking a pivotal moment in the Texas Revolution and solidifying the conflict's intensity.

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On March 6, 1836, Mexican troops under General Antonio López de Santa Anna captured the Alamo Mission in San Antonio after a 13-day siege. Despite fierce resistance from approximately 200 Texian defenders, most were killed as the Mexican Army overwhelmed the mission, marking a pivotal moment in the Texas Revolution and solidifying the conflict's intensity.