12-06 Battle of Bexar

Today in Texas HistoryOn the trail to Texas independence.Dec 06, 1835 - The Texans destroyed some buildings close to them while proceeding toward the center of town and the Alamo. They dug trenches to connect the houses they occupied. The fighting continues street by street and house by house, sometimes hand to hand. Two days into the battle the Texans had gained headway, albeit short distances.Map showing the siege and battle of Béxar.