John Wayne's Alamo

A look at behind the scenes of John Wayne's film The Alamo. The Battle of the Alamo (23rd February - 6th March 1836) was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna launched an assault on the Alamo Mission near San Antonio de Béxar (modern-day San Antonio, Texas). All but two of the Texan defenders were killed. Santa Anna's perceived cruelty during the battle inspired many Texans-both Texas settlers and adventurers from the United States-to join the Texan Army. Buoyed by a desire for revenge, the Texans defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto, on 21st April 1836, ending the revolution.