Few battles in American history are as mythologized as The Battle Of The Alamo. And few figures in American history are as mythologized as David “Davy” Crockett.
The story of Crockett and his fellow defenders fighting to their last breath has become part of American lore, one held dear by many. But the truth of The Battle Of The Alamo is far more gruesome and far more terrifying than most fans of history understand.
What began as a weeks-long siege devolved into a brutal hand-to-hand fight, one that ended in the deaths of every single Alamo defender- including Crockett. Hundreds of Mexican soldiers were also killed, men from largely poor backgrounds, driven by a maniacal general- the infamous San Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna- intent on maintaining his reputation.
After the battle, the bodies of the Alamo defenders would be summarily stacked like cordwood and lit on fire, a gruesome reminder to their fellow rebels of the cost of their impudence.
But, though The Battle Of The Alamo had ended in a resounding defeat for the Texians, it would incite a fervor amongst their surviving comrades that would drive them to victory against Santa Anna, and independence from Mexico.
And, though Crockett would perish in the battle, this would be only the beginning of his legend.
