Twelve days later, on March 6, the Mexican Army moved in. By this time, their numbers were significantly reduced because of illness or desertion. Still, the number of Mexican soldiers that stormed the Alamo on that day was close to 1,500.

The Mexicans had brought a large number of cannons as well

Santa Anna saw the need to take the Alamo, to show his military superiority

Then, led by the some of the most famous fighting men of the time (including William Travis, Davy Crockett, and Jim Bowie).

Santa Anna was remembered as a particularly ruthless opponent by the Texans.