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Featured Article. The Alamo: 13 Days of Glory. February 23, 1836, began the siege of the Alamo, a 13-day moment in history that turned a ruined Spanish mission in the heart of downtown San Antonio, Texas, into a shrine known and revered the world over.
The Alamo's History. The Alamo served a purpose for both the Mexicans and the Texans. Before the Revolution, the Alamo served as a midpoint between Texas and Mexico so supplies could get through.The midpoint was needed for rest and for the travlers to get more weapons to defend themselves from Native American raids.n February 23rd,1836, the Mexicans attacked the Texas army. Commander William B. Travis was one of the first ones to die at the Alamo because he rushed to defend it. All of the Texas defenders died also during the battle including the famous Davy Crockett.The battle lasted from February 23rd to March 6th, 1836.