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Old 02-24-2010, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Len View Post
Having visited the Alamo several times, I was always amazed at how small it is, especially when the overwhelming odds are considered.

My first thought was, "they defended this little place for almost two weeks?"

I recommend visiting near sundown. You can palpably feel the historical awe.

What a thing it must have been to hear the trumpets so near, so certain, and so final.

Len
The Mexicans must have had an easy time sneaking up on them, what with all those tall buildings around it.
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