The Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution, taking place from February 23 to March 6, 1836. A group of Texan defenders, including notable figures like James Bowie and Davy Crockett, held the Alamo, a former mission in San Antonio, against a much larger Mexican army led by General Santa Anna. The battle ended with the fall of the Alamo, resulting in the deaths of all the defenders. The defeat at the Alamo became a rallying cry for Texan forces, symbolizing courage and resistance. Just weeks later, on April 21, 1836, Texan troops, inspired by the Alamo's legacy, achieved victory at the Battle of San Jacinto, leading to Texas' independence from Mexico.