The Alamo
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Published: March 30, 2005
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9781574411942
Subjects: United States - Antebellum Era; Military; History; History - Military / War; Military - United States; Alamo (San Antonio, Tex.); Siege, 1836
First sentence: "I'm a screamer."
Description: This book is more than a tribute to those who fell defending the mission. It is a thoroughly researched, vividly illustrated, objective description of the circumstances building up to and leading from that stand. By using contemporary writings, this history describes the political and military organizations of both sides, the weapons and equipment available to them, and the enduringly famous personalities involved.