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The Blood of Heroes: The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo--and the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation
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The gripping and definitive chronicle of the iconic battle that inspired a nation--a sweeping saga of 200 brave Americans who stood tall against an overwhelmingly superior Mexican force. On February 23, 1836, a Mexican army thousands of soldiers strong attacked a group of roughly 200 Americans holed up in an abandoned mission just east of San Antonio, Texas. For nearly two weeks, the massive force lay siege to the makeshift fort, spraying its occupants with unremitting waves of musket and cannon fire. Then, on March 6th, at 5:30 am, the Mexican troops unleashed a final devastating assault: divided into four columns, they rushed into the Alamo and commenced a deadly hand-to-hand fight. The Americans, despite being hugely outnumbered, fought valiantly--for themselves and for a division of an independent Texas. In the end, they were all slaughtered.
Drawing upon newly available primary sources, THE BLOOD OF HEROES is the definitive account of this epic battle. Populated by larger-than-life characters--including Davy Crockett, James Bowie, and William Barret Travis--it is a dynamic story of courage, sacrifice, and redemption.
Drawing upon newly available primary sources, THE BLOOD OF HEROES is the definitive account of this epic battle. Populated by larger-than-life characters--including Davy Crockett, James Bowie, and William Barret Travis--it is a dynamic story of courage, sacrifice, and redemption.
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Reviews for The Blood of Heroes
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5James Donovan's book tells the story of The Alamo the battle before, the siege and the final battle. Very well researched and covers the story and those involved with great insight. I recommend this book for those who little or nothing about The Alamo
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Great book, great audiobook author. Highly recommend if you are interested in the Alamo. There was some speculation but not a lot. Can't think of anything negative about the book
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I have stated before in reviews of book on American history that my knowledge is weak on my own country's history. I have always been far more fascinated with Europe's history. I have, though been making an effort to learn more about the events that formed the United States. Most school children know the battle cry, "Remember the Alamo" but how many of them know what went on AT the Alamo? In all honesty no one REALLY knows but Mr. Donovan writes a fascinating and well researched book taking us on the journey from shortly before that fateful battle to its immediate aftermath.Many of the people involved are ingrained in American history; Jim Bowie, Davy Crockey, William Travis and then there is Santa Anna, the Mexican General who was going to win at all costs. His story is included as he is as much a part of the story of the Alamo as the others.The book builds slowly to the defining day, discussing the politics of Mexico, the U.S. and Texas as it was looking to be independent from Mexico and be its own country. Many of the "heroes" had very interesting back stories of which I was completely unaware. The details included made the book move right along like a novel and I am now further educated on another piece of this country's history without feeling like I had to slog through a history lesson. It was a fascinating read. As no one in command on the Texian side survived the battle most of the written historical sources are Mexican. A recent find has given new clues but Mr. Donovan and others do not completely believe its veracity. As with anything in history the story is written by the victors and the reality is mostly lost. This new book presents an even handed telling of a seminal event in the formation of Texas.