Let me say...God bless Texas..
On the eve of the 13 days to Glory...
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Texas1941
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It was a long time ago and it is no longer PC to Remember the Alamo. That's too bad. No matter what anyone thinks of today's social or political issues, it's good to remember that, sometimes, people will do the right thing what ever the cost.
I believe the men and women at the Alamo would have felt a great kinship with certain people in an aircraft over PA, these eight years gone.
God rest them all.
Charles
It was a long time ago and it is no longer PC to Remember the Alamo. That's too bad. No matter what anyone thinks of today's social or political issues, it's good to remember that, sometimes, people will do the right thing what ever the cost.
I believe the men and women at the Alamo would have felt a great kinship with certain people in an aircraft over PA, these eight years gone.
God rest them all.
Charles
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God Bless the Lonestar State!!!!!!! & the U.S.A.
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A friend of mine tells me that every time he has visited the alamo, there is a lady "on duty" there. I believe the organization is Daughters of the Republic of Texas??
On one visit, he said a young man got a bit raucos inside the building. The little gray haired lady put down her knitting, left her chair, walked up to him, and said:
"Sir, in Texas we consider the Alamo a shrine to those who died defending it, and you should conduct yourself accordingly."
Rightly so.
On one visit, he said a young man got a bit raucos inside the building. The little gray haired lady put down her knitting, left her chair, walked up to him, and said:
"Sir, in Texas we consider the Alamo a shrine to those who died defending it, and you should conduct yourself accordingly."
Rightly so.
Texas Star
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I just finished reading the late Lon Tinkle's, "The Alamo", and it refreshed my memory on certain points.
I was going to post about this on March 6, but your post on the day of the siege beginning is also appropriate, and is appreciated.
T-Star
I was going to post about this on March 6, but your post on the day of the siege beginning is also appropriate, and is appreciated.
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I read somwhere that the Mexican Army was armed with British Brown Bess muskets. Does anyone know for sure?
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My wife and I have traveled to San Antonio a number of times. We particularly enjoy the River Walk area. I'm especially intrigued by the the history, and in particular, the saga of the Alamo. Back in the '80s I took this picture of the Alamo late at night, trying to avoid the throngs of tourists and the buildings in the background. When the pic was developed I was pleased with the outcome. I apologize for the quality of this picture, which is a picture of the framed photo I have hanging in my living room as testimony to the spirit of our American forbears. As I recall, this was a time exposure with my 35mm camera perched on a post as a substitute for a tripod. It's among my favorite images today. We should indeed, never forget the Alamo.
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I posted in the thread about the deguello; visiting near sundown is the best time.
When San Antone gets quiet with nightfall, as you walk around the Alamo, it seems like the battle ended yesterday.
Here's to them, and those like them.
Len
When San Antone gets quiet with nightfall, as you walk around the Alamo, it seems like the battle ended yesterday.
Here's to them, and those like them.
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When my son in law's family visited from Beguim, they had three things on the list to do in San Antonio, The visit to the Alamo was first. I was a proud tourist guide. They were surprised by the small size of it. I explained that the city built around it and tried to demolish it!!
My mother in law told me "If you had the weapons and supplies the Americans had in defending Bastogne, the Texans would of won". She grew up under Nazi domination and they are all grateful for the Allies liberating them.
My mother in law told me "If you had the weapons and supplies the Americans had in defending Bastogne, the Texans would of won". She grew up under Nazi domination and they are all grateful for the Allies liberating them.
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Amen!!!!!!
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One of the most sobering and impactful moments of my life was my first visit to the Alamo. The history and emotion were overwhelming!
God Bless Texas and the patriots who died there.
God Bless Texas and the patriots who died there.
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I will toast this evening to those who lost their lives for freedom at the Alamo.
Remember the Alamo!
Remember the Alamo!
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Andy and Enfield...
There were more than a few Tennessee and Georgia boys
on the walls that day.
There were more than a few Tennessee and Georgia boys
on the walls that day.
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I am Yankee born and bred, NEVER been to Texas, but growing up in the 1950s the Alamo was as much a part of US history as Bunker Hill or Gettysburg or Iwo Jima. The Disney "Davy Crockett" miniseries ended with him at the Alamo, somewhere I have a copy of the Landmark Books
edition of the Alamo, I recall reading in it that the Alamo was called the American Thermopylae, the Alamo Defenders our version of the 300 Spartans.
edition of the Alamo, I recall reading in it that the Alamo was called the American Thermopylae, the Alamo Defenders our version of the 300 Spartans.
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With few exceptions, the standard Mexican Army musket of the time was surplus British Brown Bess muskets. Britian used to sell them enmasse to anyone who would buy them (except France).
There were quite quite a few on the Texas side as well. (as well as whatever they could get their hands on)
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The Texas Revolution.
When you read accounts from both the Texas side and the Mexican side, you can pretty much rationalize there was only one REAL bad guy at the Alamo.
He was General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
Everyone else, be it Texan or Mexican, were ultimately victims of this madman who should have been drawn and quartered at San Jacinto. To do so would've prevented even more bloodshed on both sides of the border.
When you read accounts from both the Texas side and the Mexican side, you can pretty much rationalize there was only one REAL bad guy at the Alamo.
He was General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
Everyone else, be it Texan or Mexican, were ultimately victims of this madman who should have been drawn and quartered at San Jacinto. To do so would've prevented even more bloodshed on both sides of the border.
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We would do well to "Remember the Alamo!" Such men will not pass this way again.
When I was a kid in Dallas,mid 50's, early 60's, they used to teach texas History in the schools. Doubt they do that now, but I hope I'm wrong.
When I was a kid in Dallas,mid 50's, early 60's, they used to teach texas History in the schools. Doubt they do that now, but I hope I'm wrong.
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On the eve of the 13 days
In addition to the Brown Bess' one of the Mexican regiments was armed with Baker rifles, another British surplus weapon. Prior to the Last Stand fight there had been another in December, 1835 when the Texican rebels were trying to get into the Alamo and the Mexicans were forted up there. One of those one of those soldados with a Baker rifle made a heckuva a long shot on Ben Milam who was leading the Texican assault.
Restoration crews continue to uncover things at the Alamo. Last week when I was there, the curator showed us a previously undiscovered arch above one of the doors. In 1841, a couple of locals or visitors had carved their name and the date in the plaster. How they got above the door is any bodies guess but they are memorialized there.
In addition to the Brown Bess' one of the Mexican regiments was armed with Baker rifles, another British surplus weapon. Prior to the Last Stand fight there had been another in December, 1835 when the Texican rebels were trying to get into the Alamo and the Mexicans were forted up there. One of those one of those soldados with a Baker rifle made a heckuva a long shot on Ben Milam who was leading the Texican assault.
Restoration crews continue to uncover things at the Alamo. Last week when I was there, the curator showed us a previously undiscovered arch above one of the doors. In 1841, a couple of locals or visitors had carved their name and the date in the plaster. How they got above the door is any bodies guess but they are memorialized there.
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