[neverdem]

BANG

[cavtrooper21]

Ya'll need to study up on this..
You guys being recent immigrants to The Greater Republic of Texas. BTW... does DD have that 10 gallon hat yet???

[Feckless]

a teary eyed "Hooooooooo AH!"

[Dog Gone]

But the Texans launched a surprise evening attack on Santa Anna's fortified positions.

Let's not overstate it. Santa Anna wasn't particularly fortified at San Jacinto having abandoned much of his artillery on the trip east from the Alamo. He had divided his army in an effort to fan out and catch Sam Houston.

And he was busy entertaining the Yellow Rose of Texas in a tent while his army was taking something akin to a siesta. It only took 18 minutes for the Texans to completely route a completely surprised and practically defenseless army. The Mexicans were dead before they knew what hit them.

I doubt there has ever been another such a short but incredibly decisive battle in world history.

[deport]

Gonzales Flag

[anymouse]

Texas history ping

[texgal]

As a daughter of the Republic of Texas I thank you for the article. It burns me up that little or no mention is made of Texas Independence Day either in our schools or in public but every year they celebrate Fiesta Patrias and Cinco de Mayo like it's going out of style.

Since when did it become a sin to be proud to be a Texan and proud of our heritage?

[TERMINATTOR]

Bang_List

[risk]

Thus, it is especially fitting that The Alamo is opening during Passover week. The reason Jews celebrate the Passover is the same reason that all Americans should remember the Alamo...

THIS is the way to maintain one's unique culture in America. It's unfortunate that other cultures hosted by Americans are not quite so supportive.

REMEMBER THE ALAMO.

[MeekOneGOP]

Don't Mess with (Armed) Texans

Please let me know if you want ON or OFF my Texas ping list!. . .don't be shy.
No, you don't HAVE to be a Texan to get on this list!

[archy]

As the Texans advanced with their rifles and Bowie knives, a single fife and a single drum played the love song "Will You Come to the Bower?"

Will you come to the bower I have shaded for you?
I have decked it with roses, all spangled with dew.
Will you, will you, will you, will you come to my bower?
Will you, will you, will you, will you come to my bower?

There beneath this clad bower on roses we'll rest,
With a smile lights the eyes of the girl that I love best.
Will you, will you, will you, will you will you come to my bower?br> Will you, will you, will you, will you will you come to my bower?

An odd song for combat? Not to the Texans, who were fighting to protect their wives and families.

They should also have sung this 'un.

[Redbob]

"The defenders of the Alamo did not sacrifice their lives in vain; they gained Sam Houston crucial time to rally the Texan people."

This is a myth.
Sam Houston could not come to the Alamo until he had been given command of the volunteer soldiers; up until about the time of the fall of the Alamo, Houston only commanded the "regular" Army of Texas.

For the truth on this and other Alamo myths, go to
Alamo Myths

[Shooter 2.5]

Unfortunately, there are comments like this from the other side.

http://www.ucomics.com/lacucaracha/2004/04/11/