ALAMO

a fortified mission in San Antonio, Texas. In 1836, during the Texas rebellion (against Mexico—as Texas was originally Spanish territory), a force of Texans was besieged at the Alamo by a much larger Mexican army. After 13 days of fighting, the Mexicans were able to break into the Alamo and every remaining defender was killed in hand-to-hand combat. —Have You Lived Before This Life? Glossary. Final approval circa 19/9/89

a fortified mission in San Antonio, Texas. In 1836, during the Texas rebellion (against Mexico-as Texas was originally Spanish territory), a force of Texans was besieged at the Alamo by a much larger Mexican army. After 13 days of fighting, the Mexicans were able to break into the Alamo and every remaining defender was killed in hand-to-hand combat.