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A few years ago some revisionist historians were suggesting that the story of the Alamo was mostly myth. In case one of you bumps into one of those idiots, invite him to actually visit the shrine.

Being a proud native Texan, I made one trip to the Alamo about ten years ago. What impressed me more than anything else about the place, was the exterior walls. There are tens of thousands of little round impact marks, from round balls striking the walls.

It is is obvious that a hell of a battle was fought there, the physical evidence is still present. It's also obvious, as Art said, they manned the fort despite the advance of a much larger force, held their ground, and died real heros.