Battle of the Alamo
1836 CE · Texas, USA
The Battle of the Alamo was fought in 1836 CE in Texas, USA between Republic of Texas vs Mexico; Mexican victory; the entire Texian garrison was killed.
Battle of the Alamo: quick facts
- Date
- 1836 CE
- Location
- Texas, USA
- Belligerents
- Republic of Texas vs Mexico
- Commanders
- William B. Travis and James Bowie vs Antonio López de Santa Anna
- Result
- Mexican victory; the entire Texian garrison was killed.
- Era
- 🦅 American Wars
- Quiz difficulty
- easy
What happened at the Battle of the Alamo?
A garrison of roughly 200 Texan defenders held the fortified Alamo mission against Mexican President Santa Anna's army of thousands for 13 days before being overwhelmed on March 6, 1836. All defenders were killed, including famous frontiersmen Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, and commander William Barrett Travis. Though a military defeat, the heroic stand became a powerful symbol. 'Remember the Alamo!' became the rallying cry that inspired the Texan army to defeat Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto six weeks later, securing Texas independence.
Did you know?
Davy Crockett's exact fate at the Alamo remains debated. Some accounts say he died fighting, while a controversial Mexican officer's diary claims he was captured and executed after the battle.
Sources and further reading
- Battle of the Alamo on Wikipedia for the full account, historiography and primary sources.
- How BattleGuess compiles and checks battle facts: see the About page.
Entry last reviewed 26 September 2026.