Remember the Alamo! is a slogan known worldwide for courage in battle against overwhelming odds.
It includes recently discovered facts about William Travis, Joe, Susana Dickinson, Davy Crockett and John, who was pitifully listed among the dead only as a black boy..
Its characters reflect the real personalities of Alamo defenders.
This novel is inclusive of all races and religions just as Joe described.
That did not happen due to efforts of Susana Dickinson and Joe, a slave.
General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna wanted the Alamo to become symbolic of hopelessness and certain death for anyone that opposed his reign of terror.
Joe was severely wounded during the massacre but allowed to live because he spoke Spanish and could translate the terrifying words of the army general who relentlessly attacked the Alamo.
Lead by William Travis, Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett the Alamo defenders bravely made the ultimate sacrifice while suffering ever darkening days.
According to Joe, the only male survivor, all races and religions fought and died there.
In that historic stand less than two hundred volunteers fought against five thousand soldiers for thirteen days.
Remember the Alamo! is a slogan known worldwide for courage in battle against overwhelming odds
