What was the weakest point of the Alamo?

We have 150 men and are determined to defend the Alamo to the last.” Travis assigned Crockett and the men with him to defend the space between the “low barrack” and the Alamo church on the south side of the compound. This was the weakest part of the defenses – hence a post of honor.



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