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We forgot the Alamo even though they told us not to. (lemm.ee)
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[โ€“] subtext 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Alamo#Impact_on_revolution

[โ€“] solidgrue 3 points 2 months ago

San Jacincto was a different battle wherein Mexico got their collective ass kicked in there. The Alamo was a rallying cry.

Alamo itself was a rout for the Texians [sic]. There's no side-stepping that. It goes as it goes.