The Battle of the Alamo holds a heroic place in American lore, nearly 200 years after its defenders were slaughtered by bullets and bayonets. "The garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is ...

SAN ANTONIO - Heavy with walnut, iron and steel, a vintage musket most likely used in the Texas Revolution has found a new home at the Alamo, helping fill a void in the shrine's weapon collection. The ...

Researchers say there's a very good chance that the only documented firearm left from the Battle of San Jacinto was also used in the Battle of the Alamo. James Mitchell of Freedom Documents Fun, Inc.

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They have been playing the same ominous song every night. For nearly two weeks, the army of Antonio López de Santa Anna has serenaded the Alamo defenders with “El Degüello,” a bugle cavalry call ...