The Texas Battle of the ALAMO was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. It took place in 1836 when Mexican forces led by General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna besieged the ALAMO, a former mission in San Antonio, Texas. The Texan defenders, led by William B. Travis, James Bowie, and Davy Crockett, held out for 13 days before being overwhelmed by the Mexican forces. The battle became a symbol of courage and sacrifice for the cause of Texan independence.