"What Was The Alamo?" is a must-read for individuals, particularly young readers, who are fascinated by and wish to learn more about significant historical events in Texas. The book provides readers with a detailed account of the Alamo siege during the Texas Revolution, highlighting the bravery and courage of the small band of men who held off the Mexican Army for twelve days. With the aid of black-and-white illustrations and photos, the book brings readers back to that period and immerses them in a historic moment that led to the development of the Republic of Texas.

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"Remember the Alamo!" is still a rallying cry more than 175 years after the siege in Texas, where a small band of men held off about two thousand soldiers of the Mexican Army for twelve days. The Alamo was a crucial turning point in the Texas Revolution, and led to the creation of the Republic of Texas. With 80 black-and-white illustrations throughout and a sixteen-page black-and-white photo insert, young readers will relive this famous moment in Texas history.

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