Today in History

Shortly before dawn on Sunday, March 6, 1836, the 13-day siege of the Alamo came to an end when Mexican General Antonio López de Santa Anna ordered his soldiers to attack and kill the 200 defenders.

Quote-Unquote

"No rendirse, muchachos!"

Don't surrender, boys!

– William Travis, March 6, 1836

As quoted by non-combatants who were allowed to survive the attack.