Remember The Alamo Defense

“Remember the Alamo, Remember the Alamo!” This is the cry repeated in remembrance as Sam Houston’s army of 800 men swept through Houston Texas to take revenge for the lives sacrificed in the devastating defeat of Alamo. This sound was the emblem of respect throughout the States, but also around the globe for the leadership and sacrifice displayed in this stand of valor. During the Texas revolution in 1836, the Battle of the Alamo took place, as a last standing defense and hope for the security of the independence of the state of Texas from Mexico. Though under-provisioned in all areas - in men, in food, in arms, and in protection - the determination and bravery of the men standing in defense of the Alamo drove the resolve for the Alamo’s …show more content…
It was won though by the leadership and valor displayed throughout the battle of the Alamo in crucial hours. Beginning in February, the few Texan troops of the Alamo defense began to arrive at the stronghold of the Alamo. Though many believed upon arrival that they would have time to secure the fort and would have plenty of time for more reinforcements to come to their aid, the arrival of the Mexican troops in mid-February convinced them otherwise. There was no more time for personality differences: Immediately, the Alamo leaders, such as William Travis and Davy Crockett, busied themselves with dispatching numerous pleading letters to anyone who might come to their aid. But, despite the numerous letters, no one came to help. By the end of February, the number of defenders of the Alamo stood at roughly only 200 men. They had no one else. For the Mexicans, though, with each passing day, more and more troops came to support the army under major Santa Ana, until the number of his troops reached almost 6,000. Shortly after his last troops arrived, Santa Ana gave orders to a few hundred men to surround the Alamo fortress and prevent anyone from leaving or entering. Now, with no men and surrounded by the enemy troops, the Alamo defenders discerned what would happen and were under no illusion. They understood that their defense could not succeed without the quick appearance of reinforcements, and that there were no …show more content…
But, to drive them the rest of the way, they had to have their own determination and will to defend and sacrifice. Texas defenders could only pray for a miracle now, as Santa Ana’s army was now raised to its full potential and exceeded nearly 6000 troops. After receiving the last reinforcements, Santa Ana gave orders to take a few hundred men and surround the fort, sealing off all runners and reinforcements for the Alamo. If not conceived before, all the men now knew that there was no way in or out: What they had, was all they had, and no help, no supplies, and no reinforcements were likely to come. But, these men understood, and knew that the Alamo was the only defense that stood between them and Goliad for the independence of Texas. In the midst of the unescapable fear surrounding them, they knew that, without a stand here, there might not be Texas independence. They knew, that though they only had a total of close to 200 men – and Santa Ana’s army now stood at a staggering approximately 6000 troops – they would have to sacrifice their everything, for a chance of freedom. These men would not give in, nor surrender: They were willing to lay their lives down for a chance and a hope for the freedom of Texas. Seeing that they only had close to only 1/30th of the Mexican army’s force, Santa Anna sent a courier out to the Alamo to demand that the Alamo surrender. The reply, as to be