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The Blood of Heroes

The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo--and the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation

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The Blood of Heroes

By: James Donovan
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A sweeping, action-packed saga of the legendary last stand at the Alamo, by the author of the bestselling A Terrible Glory.

On February 23, 1836, a large Mexican army led by dictator Santa Anna reached San Antonio and laid siege to about 175 Texas rebels holed up in the Alamo. The Texans refused to surrender for nearly two weeks until almost 2,000 Mexican troops unleashed a final assault. The defenders fought valiantly-for their lives and for a free and independent Texas-but in the end, they were all slaughtered. Their ultimate sacrifice inspired the rallying cry "Remember the Alamo!" and eventual triumph.

Exhaustively researched, and drawing upon fresh primary sources in U.S. and Mexican archives, The Blood of Heros is the definitive account of this epic battle. Populated by larger-than-life characters—including Davy Crockett, James Bowie, William Barret Travis—this is a stirring story of audacity, valor, and redemption. Wars & Conflicts United States Military Americas Mexico State & Local Latin America
Comprehensive History • Meticulous Research • Balanced Perspective • Engaging Narrative • Detailed Context

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good account but improper pronunciation of Cavalry. Calvary was where Jesus was crucified.

good account

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Donovan does a great job of researching both sides of this battle and puts together a very detailed account of what likely really happened at the Alamo.

Details of Texas history

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I loved this book. This is one of the best books that I have listened on the Texas Revolution. Definitely a must if you love Texas History or are interested in the Alamo and the Texas Revolution.

Best Book on the Alamo and Texas Revolution

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I thought this was going to be another book with nothing new about the Alamo, boy was I wrong!
This book is written as if you are with the Texans inside the Alamo listening to Travis, Crockett and Bowie along with the other defenders. Next your inside the Mexican ranks, trying to survive the march to Bexar. Your suddenly put inside Santa Ana’s room, planning for the attack. You can visualize the battle, feel the emotion. You experience the battles for Bexar, Alamo, Goliad and San Jacinto and the aftermaths! I don’t need anymore books on the Alamo, this book should be on the top of your Alamo library!

You are put back in time

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In this time of wokeness and propagandizers attempting to re-write history we need more authors that stand up with the truth.

Countering false history

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