The Alamo: A Detailed Chronical of the Historic Battle. (Jerry Skinner Documentary)

[@paulnesbitt3730]

Hi Jerry, this is Paul Nesbitt.again. I've been to the Alamo twice in my life, the first time was in 1966 as a 17 yr old army private I still have a picture of me in front of the mission. I was also there in 2014 being older then I took more time to walk the grounds and read everything I could about what happened there. Your dialogue of the Alamo is spot on. Thank You for all you have done to explain it all, I have stayed up nights listening to your stories of different people. I'm kinda a history buff. And really enjoy your work. I would recommend it to anyone. Thank You. Sincerely Paul Nesbitt

[@tonywatkins7242]

Whitneyhouston.

[@berri6015]

Thank you for this comment that read like a letter in 1949. Thank you for your service as well. If you’re still here with us today, Paul Nesbit, i hope you’re doing all right. Much love and blessings 🙏🏾

[@bc78260]

I love to hear the sound of my fellow Texans voices. Very nice on the ears. Thank you, Mr.Skinner.

[@jackjackattack9137]

Jerry, you always do a great job on our history. Enjoyed the one about Bonnie and Clyde. Just got back from the Alamo today, took my sons and i had been there as a child as well but at 53 i really thought deeply the horror they went through. God bless them and Texas !!! Thanks Jerry and bless you and yours !!!

[@Nathaniel64]

You took land for slavery did you not?

[@TerryLWilson]

My 6th grade teacher was a direct descendent of James Bowie. Because of her I became an ardent student of history, the Alamo in particular. I have read every book, seen every movie on the Alamo and have even interviewed members of the Crockett family. I thought I knew all there was to know on the subject. However, this fine piece of work gave me a couple of new insights, specifically the box containing the bones of Crocket, Bowie and Travis. Congratuations on a job well done, and I loved the narrators voice. I have been to the Alamo many times and will go again.

[@aldenunion]

Same with me,new one for me...Another tip top video...Never knew of the box...

[@alan30189]

Did your teacher wear a Bowie Knife? :-O

[@aldenunion]

Because of her you enjoyed a life-long gift .lol.No Fair,I didnt even learn math from mine.lol.A fine teacher instills that wonder.I never been there,on my list for certain.

[@Isilzhatheta1]

James Bowie had no direct descendants. His brother had several children.

[@aldenunion]

@@Isilzhatheta1 Not true according to geni.com,he had huge family,a unknown named son,daughter Maria Josepha Bowie,4 brothers,3 sisters and I see researching even had a half brother whom was half African American(free man of color).(www geni.com)...

[@maryphillips8996]

I've been to the Alamo (Texas kid) and done the river walk. I was more impressed with the Alamo and the feeling I got while there. Thank you, Jerry for a wonderful video. Remember the Alamo!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Mary. Jerry

[@50tbug]

Jerry Skinner is one of, if not the best historians alive today. How digs up the facts and conveys them so succinctly is a marvel.

[@lewiscowden9731]

Another brilliant video and the story of the brave men who gave up their lives was well told. I could listen to your voice all day. 👏👏👏👏

[@jimbarnhart9052]

Jerry Skinner you are the best narrator I've had the Plesher to listened to thank you I just hit 71 years thankyou Jim Barnhart Azida Ontario keep it up.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Jim, love Ontario, thank you again my friend Jerry

[@attra91]

I thank you for taking the time to make and post this Jerry.

[@TheGeonam]

Jerry, my old company from Vietnam had our first reunion at San Antonio after not seeing one another for 43 years. Video mark 9:41 is the Crockett Hotel where we all met and stayed four three days. The Alamo is right across the street. I was honored to go inside the Alamo and sign the guest book with my name plus U.S. Army retired. Since that reunion San Antonio is one of the best cities to visit and I have been to most every big city west of New York. Great video, thank you

[@rafaelramirez9109]

JERRY SKINNER'S DOCUMENTS ARE GRRREEAAT!!!😉

[@deborahjknight7442]

very true

[@rogerhoward7104]

Mr. Jerry Skinner, I think you hit the mark for which you have a given trait or talent. I love American History. I visited the American museum Smithsonian institution in Washington D.C. and have never been the same. I became hungry to learn American History. I very much enjoyed your visit to this Alamo. I can't travel to these sights but, would love too.

[@scottt3100]

Hello Brother Jerry...my wife Ann and I are in our mid 50's and just wanted to extend our thanks and gratitude for what you do. Your videos are so detailed and informative that we look forward to each and every new one that you post. We understand that putting these together takes you to many places and occupies much of your time. You have truly brought joy to us and many more with your clear speech and great southern style. Thanks again for all that you do and we will look forward to your future fact filled, fun and wonderful documentaries. May our Lord truly Bless You and Yours and keep you safe. :-)

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Scott Riggleman Scott, thank you for your kind and considerate words. Look forward to hearing from you again. Jerry

[@ecshirah]

Scott Riggleman #

[@jameshenrey1198]

Uuh

[@davidandmercywhipple]

Thank you for sharing this history of the Alamo, we will never forget!

[@chella3776]

Thank-you Jerry ! We need history to Remember & pass on To our families...

[@wilderlogan5879]

instaBlaster

[@ricardoalva7625]

This is a very good job on the History of the Battle at The Alamo, a Spanish Mission, one of several in San Antonio, Texas.

[@stevejohnson7715]

A lot of respect went into this. What they believed in, what they fought for will forever live on. Remember the alamo!

[@kathartman7710]

Thank you, Jerry. I learned some more about our country's history from you. You always bring some new info to light for me. Have a great day. Hugs, Kat

[@peterk8909]

Mr. Skinner, Thanks for another informative, enjoyable video.

[@yvonnecowan5994]

Born in San Antonio lifelong Texan. So much I didn’t know thank you for this interesting documentary.

[@fastsetinthewest]

Jerry does great work. Thank you.

[@patrickverhaeghe1475]

I saw the Alamo mission on July 2nd 1969 in the evening, while touring around the US with the Greyhound buses, I could not imagine to find it in downtown, surrounded by buildings ! Thank you so much for sharing this interesting video, the very clear explanations ! Even for us French people it is very moving to learn about this story. The " Alamo " movie was very popular in France, back in 1960 and remains even nowadays one of the best western movie.

[@jonny7dreamin]

Thank you very much for a most fascinating video...Though being English, I am very interested in the history brilliantly explained here...Great narration!!....Thank you again.

[@rosicroix777]

Mr. Skinner , this is the 3rd documentary you have made that I have seen. Once again you have done a wonderfull job. I hope to view the rest of your videos soon. Thank you once again for your documentary work as its a joy for all American history buffs to watch. Keep up the good work.

[@dhiumtw7]

Thank you for posting......very enjoyable.......thanks for taking us there.

[@terrclymac]

I have watched several of your vlogs, some numerous times. And I always enjoy them. Many thanks.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Terry. Jerry

[@JohnS916]

As a baby boomer, the "Remember the Alamo" reverberated back in the 50s for some reason. I even have some drawings I did of the mission in old scrapbooks my dad kept. I toured the Alamo back in the early 2000s and was surprised at how big the compound actually was, as you said, it was impossible to defend with so few defenders. Thanks for the very interesting video presentation. Then of course that episode was depicted by in a Hollywood propaganda movie Remember the Alamo with of course John Wayne, following another depicting Custer's Last Stand with the propaganda movie, "They died with their boots on" with Errol Flynn as the fool Custer.

[@harryschaefer5887]

Thank you for your well-told story about my childhood heroes.

[@chillgangyt6657]

Harry Schaefer the Texans were not heroes

[@buckwild6552]

G.G. Vlad And explain to us why they are not heroes in your eyes.

[@rayovakbatteriesbenson6860]

Harry Schaefer I am sorry but, those who died @ the Alamo deserved just what they got ; a killing fit just for their ilk-- LANDSTEALER!!!!

[@bonanonymouscrickett5231]

@@rayovakbatteriesbenson6860 excuse me but Crockett was my uncle. The land stolen was also taken from my Sioux ancestors. The war continues on within me.

[@fast03vette4me]

Another tremendous video, thanks for the historical teachings! Very entertaining too.

[@FrontierTradingCompany]

Things like this motivate me to keep my own frontier history channel going!

[@edwardcreegan9079]

wonderful story had the pleasure of seeing the alamo and the flags of nation,s inside felt very pround

[@jennyobrien4185]

edward creegan , my grandfather , a proud Texan took my sister and I. We were 15 and 16 at the time ( I’m in my fifties now) the atmosphere was tangible and had a lasting effect on me.

[@schallrd1]

My visit to the Alamo was awesome and very impressive. I highly recommend seeing if you ever have the chance.

[@carlgoodbody420]

The battle was predawn and over by sunrise -- well thought out -- cavalry had no part in it except to cut off a small band who tried to escape on the road north -- the compound had been fired upon nightly by cannon to keep the defenders awake and off-balance but on March 6 the firing stooped to cause the defenders to lower their guard and fall asleep which they did -- the army was a core group of regular army with a large conscripted force picked up as S/A marched north out of mexico -- the attacking force was focused on the north wall as that was the easiest to attack since the cannon could not be lowered when the troops were within 200 yards and there were no firing holes so the defenders had to stand up to fire over the edge of the wall -the wall had been damaged earlier - -- they were supposed to approach in silence (the sentries in pits outside the wall had been killed) but they started running and shouting and tipped off the defenders -- many attacking casualties were from friendly fire -- light infantry (Casadores) attacked the south wall palisade to prevent the gathering of forces at the north wall -- troops maneuvered on the fronts of the other two walls and some "sappers" -- they weren't really sappers but were equipped with large axes - began hacking at a side gate and some gained entry that way -- no one spiked the cannons so they were turned around to fire at those in the long barracks where the fighting became hand-to-hand -- it is estimated the battle took less than an hour -- reports saying Crockett and others were taken prisoner then hacked to death are doubted by some -- the bodies were burned -- the chapel was not blown up - a small group tried to run but were chased down by mounted troops -- a few civilians survived including Susana Dickinson (former prostitute) who made some money later due to her involvement -- she and a few others are reported to have seen Crockett's body -- not confirmed -- attacking force causalities range from a few to 300 or more depending upon the source --- S/A called it a "mild affair" or words to that effect but his officers later stated that casualties were high -- the "5,000" seems to have come from a Marty Robbins song -- in all the entire army was about 4,200 but it was divided into two columns so there were about 1,500 at the Alamo, many of which were artillery and support troops and green conscripts with no training so the attacking force is believed to be about 650 but enough -- the defenders were about 20 paces apart and could not concentrate fire or keep up with the number of attackers

[@sayhey7482]

i wasnt there so i cant say anymore than common sense ,the mexican soldiers then and all soldiers before till NOW ,including law inforcement ,are more so were givin the same orders ,to OPEN the gate/front door etc ,iow the main entrance to give access to the main body of men to enter en-mass ,ESP CAVALRY ,as we all know well the alamo was no small place ,rooting out the barricaded was on e thing BUT getting to them another ,quickly and with less losses no matter if you though of your guys as a bunch of hens what ever that vain ass santa said so no matter to what we read the mexicans would have NOT BEEN WELL TRAINED and more like complete idiots to not have used thier cavalry in side alamo as soon as they made a entrance,excuse my grammer and spelling

[@ericroberts5148]

I really like Mr. Skinner's narration and delivery. reminds me a little of Levon Helm.

[@RickaramaTrama-lc1ys]

Great history lesson and I enjoyed your narration very much. Thanks for sharing with all of us so we can understand our past!

[@PaulBeet]

Thanks for another interesting video Jerry Skinner !

[@beverlywhitson-gaston9937]

Another great documentary. I've been to the alamo several times but I appreciate the extra information you use in your documetaries. Thanks once again.

[@tinaallen1974]

This was very well done. Thank you.

[@kittybitts567]

Thank you Mr. Skinner for a well produced and informative video! I love your voice and cadence and the informative and interesting way you tell a story. God bless you, Sir.

[@nittanyburg20]

You should visit Gettysburg sometime. I used to live in that area and would always visit the battlefields and memorials. I've been there probably dozens of times, but each time I learned something new. There are so many things to see and do, it's probably my favorite historical site.

[@SilvertownMates]

Yes, such places can be very moving to visit. I used to visit the US war Cemetery outside Cambridge in the UK. Those interred there were mainly air crew from the USAAF bomber squadrons of WWII. It is a beautiful but melancholy place.

[@offthebeatenpath9248]

Loved the video just visited there amazing experience.

[@cjr4286]

Mexico invited settlement. Stephen F. Austin worked with the Mexican government to allow American settlers to come in and develop farmland. Mexico, having just won its independence from Spain, was a political hotbed. Various political parties imposed different changes between the 1820's and 1830's. Mexico did not permit the new American immigrants to become citizens easily. The Texans' rights to participate in government were severely curtailed, and "native" Mexicans were given much legal preference when it came to settling new land. Mexico also required that all residents be Roman Catholic, forbidding the practice of any other denomination or religion. Jim Bowie, as well as many other settlers, were forced to be "converted," even though most of them already called themselves Christians. A number of liberal reforms took place when Mexico adopted a better constitution in 1824. The young country did not reverse its policies on religious intoleration, but much progress toward equality for all Mexicans, including the white settlers, was made. When Santa Anna rose to power, he overturned the constitution of 1824 and replaced it with his "Siete Leyes," attempting to revert Mexico to the way it had been before. The settlers opposed this. When the defenders of the Alamo died, they had been degraded to the status of second-class citizen. They were defending the constitution of 1824 to prevent any further encroachment on their religious freedom, property rights, and civil liberties. To quote the Texas Declaration of Independence, which fails to mention slavery as a reason for secession, Mexican citizens had been subjected to the "combined despotism of the sword and the priesthood." Texas was not the only Mexican state to rebel against Santa Anna, but it was the only one to do so successfully. In the end, the Texans earned their rightful independence and formed a second American republic, which lasted until they decided to join the United States.

[@charleskokel7788]

Cj R thank you sir that is the best explanation of the reason for the Texas Revolution.

[@williamaustin1]

Cj R Excellent and factual history. Thank you.

[@Twinzma]

Thank you so much!! I'll be researching more, but your information answered questions. Thank you for taking the time to write this all down. 👍🏼

[@Twinzma]

Kittens' Cats'Angels'GOD'S you sound like a lunatic, and not very educated. You from the south? 😂😂

[@lordeldauoud142]

Iris Jones Well Written And Excellent Comment Coming From A Beautiful Lady!!!!!!!😊☺️😮😳🌬

[@scottjones9187]

Fantastic video as usual Jerry thank you very much. I enjoy watching them tremendously or I am I history buff of Western culture also. I enjoy reading and watching videos/ movies of the Civil War the Western years all the way back to the clonial days with the Revolutionary War. Me and my wife would love to get down there to see all those places one of these days but I have had over a hundred surgeries in my lifetime so therefore it's hard for me to get around anymore. So thank you once again Jerry...👍

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Scott, i always watch for your messages my friend. Jerry

[@CORPORAL-dn7nn]

Outstanding video. Thank you!!

[@hellsapoppin2048]

Very informative Jerry. Excellent work.

[@barrysullins4839]

i am a decendent of William Marshall who died defending the Alamo. He came from Louisiana.

[@judyburkhart7993]

Great video. Visited The Alamo in 1976 and it was beautiful but the city has simply ruined it now. Will never go back.I live in Tennessee and really enjoyed the museum that was there at that time. It was so interesting to see every thing. Not the same when I was back in 1998. So sad.

[@alanbull8008]

Uk signing in.,., very informative very nicely done.,.voice very easy on the ear unlike most yanks LOL

[@dannycrockett9878]

I am a direct descendent of David Crockett, he being my great, great, great uncle. My family does own several pieces of Davy's property, including his family bible. Most of the articles are on loan and display at Chicago's Museum of Natural History. I have seen, read, written a couple myself, watched, and heard every Alamo story ever put out. I love the history. Just wanna say that this was very well done. Great job by Jerry as usual. All your stuff is not only all true but well done. One story I remember reading that you may like was when Jim Bowie's elderly mother was told about his death at the hands of the Mexicans she said: "I'll wager they didn't get my Jim In the back".

[@robertsava5442]

I believe Jim took a few with him.

[@matthewronsson]

Davy Crockett was a hero for boys growing up in the 60's with Disney's live action depiction; a man's man.

[@markburch6253]

If he's your uncle you're NOT a DIRECT descendant.

[@matthewronsson]

True, Mark Burch. The legalistic term (I believe) is: "collateral descendant". For most of us, an Aunt/Uncle or sibling is close enough, colloquially speaking.

[@dannycrockett9878]

Mark Burch .....Mr Burch, I am tempted to go back to my comment and change my wording simply to related. BUT NOOOOOO, now I can't sneak it in or I'll really look like an idiot. LOL. You are absolutely correct, and I appreciate the humiliating correction. I'll bet you're a direct descendent of Santa Anna, ain't ya? Man you learn something new every day, and that is for damn sure. Anyhow, I will have to tell my 97 year old mother that she has been giving bum info all these years. Also, on a funny note, I went back and looked at a local Sun Times article written many years ago concerning a piece I had written on the Alamo and the battle. In it I claim direct descendency, and the article backs me up. But you ruined all that. 🙄

[@jeffryheintz9405]

Been to Texas twice, Them two girls that worked at the Dairy Queen in Bushland were some of the sweetest girls I've ever met.

[@IronRakkasanCSM]

I could watch Jerry Skinner videos all day, great narration and great research.

[@jamesroughanjr4598]

Wish he was my history teacher, I would of paid attention and got A+

[@inapatience5727]

Vincent Sabatini robert burns

[@valfletcher9285]

I discovered Jerry's videos early this morning, and now it is eleven p.m. the same day- I think this means that I have watched his videos all day! Thank God for them because i am down with not feeling well today, and these have helped me to get through this day. I am from La. and I just loved the documentary on Huey Long! Mr. Jerry, I know that you could do an excellent one on LBJ ! Also on Abe Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and General Robert E. Lee. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skill. You have been a blessing to me today.

[@garyculbert549]

I only come across this recently, I fully agree with you Vince

[@robbyblack2699]

Vincent Sabatini what research? There’s no record.

[@aperturecollect]

I visited the Alamo while at Lackland A.F.B. for basic training in 1971. I would recommend it for all Americans and San Antonio was wonderful.

[@daleandrews367]

Thank you bunches Jerry for making these videos. It must have took a lot of time and effort on your part to put together this information, besides the actual personal cost of production. One thing's for sure: you have an almost infinite amount of people and places - subjects - to make them about. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Dale. Jerry

[@TheChaney4]

This is beautiful and accurate history. For which I am thankful.

[@Perezy818]

One of the best documentary I’ve seen, great work!

[@searching4quiet]

Very informative! Thanks for your hard work and dedication to this historical monument.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

YouTreen Thank you youTreen, Jerry

[@rogercortez2509]

+YouTreen how do catergorize this as informative? The Mexican government at the time saved many of your slave ancestors lives by virtue of it's constitution banning slavery in what was then Mexico. After the Alamo and San Jacinto slave owners went on to some modicum of slavery. Yet many fled to Mexico while many ex-slaves fought alongside the Mexican soldiers. When Lincoln issued his Emancipation Proclamation many of the slaves did not get the word of it and remained slaves for a period of time. When they finally got the word in June sometime after the proclamation other slaves had been free. So now there in the Black culture of American some blacks celebrate the Juneteenth to commemorate their belated freedom.. This historical monument is a symbol of racism and hate, much like the symbols being removed from their places because they depict the atrocities committed against blacks. So don't be so fast to idolize and see it as a positive representation of all that was good. It is not as it stands today!

[@alexhayden2303]

Come on AMERICA! What is happening to you? Did they die for nothing; for you to give it all away? Remember the ALAMO!

[@westladuke]

They died for ego.. There fault .they died.

[@swtexan6582]

WestLaPitbull Channel You must like to be bent over ?

[@auditoneusa747]

I agree. Now in regards to the film we just watched yes remember the Alamo but don’t go there because Texans thought so little of the place that they built modern high rise office space on that hallowed ground. SHAME ON YOU TEXAS!

[@westladuke]

@New King you eat pork? Sounds about right... Trash eating trash. I can spell that.

[@westladuke]

@New King only here pig here is you..

[@davidii3895]

LOVE your Work! Jerry Skinner!

[@1951GL]

Well presented and informative, particularly the time taken to define the Alamo boundaries in the modern setting. Thank you for posting.

[@cybersoil100]

Great job, Jerry. Better info than the History Channel.. and more enjoyable.

[@TruegrassBoy]

I learned a lot that I didn't know. Good job!

[@doughill3396]

That was real good Jerry. Think if I can find someone to travel I want to go and visit the Alamo. Again Thanks!

[@scottpedroley5851]

Thanks Again jerry! We appreciate your work and time given! :-)

[@valmor8431]

Great presentation!

[@RVGrannyWA]

Thank you for your attention to the details and making history come to life.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

RV Granny Thank you Granny for your kind words. Jerry

[@HerbWalker]

Jerry Skinner "Skinner in 2016!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! " :)

[@carl.goodbody386]

terrible documentary

[@carlgoodbody420]

it's great that you compliment the guy but he has no idea what he is talking about -- he plagiarized the state historical signs and filled in the rest from movies

[@stranger7138]

carl goodbody - And what have you done with your life except criticize everything other people do. C'mon lets hear all the BS that you want to say you've done. I'm sure it will be a long list too.

[@puma1304]

so nice to hear facts and not fairy tales! well informed!

[@ladysiam3024]

I've been to the Alamo. It's amazingly small compared to the legend. But, no less impressive. Our soldiers were amazingly brave. Remember the Alamo!

[@Nathaniel64]

Remember them as traitors.

[@krisgett]

Another terrific video Jerry, thank you so much for sharing. I look forward to all your new posts and I wish you well. Kris

[@JerrySkinner1943]

krisgett Kris, Thank you, I am going to Alabama this next week to try and do the plane crash of Rickey Nelson. I went to Texas and got the location of the crash. Thanks Jerry

[@kenmackenzie4643]

if its not new and not mexico why is it called new mexico ? Alamo was about the cannons. Orders for prevention of capture were not obeyed many men died because of that mistake. Bowie like Custer did what they wanted instead of following orders got others slaughtered due to mistakes

[@charlesettarobinson]

I will begin with two bits of personal information about myself. First I am a Texan, born and raised in San Antonio. Secondly, I am African American. Many of the comments I agree with and others make me angry. I agree with the underlying cause of the War for Texas Independence being slavery and greed. I applaud the Mexicans government forethought to make the horrible practice of slavery illegal. However with much of the Mexican lands so far from the centralized power of Mexico any laws that the Texicans didnt like they ignored. This set up a dynamic that would lead to animosity on both sides. I visit The Shrine probably once a month to pay my respects and to reimmerse myself and my family in our cities cultural heritage. The Alamo as it stands today is a far cry from what was there in during The Battle. So when comments are made that include its smaller than I thought. I always explain that many stones and peices of the original structures were carried off to help rebuild after the war. And that the modern building visible across the plaza were all either part of the mission or very close to it. I also try and explain that The Alamo is as big as all of Texas in the hearts of Texans. Lastly, as to when and where on the property the defenders died: Does it really matter? All were lost. Imagine if you entire town was wiped out? Whould you care if your hero was killed defending his position heroically or sick in bed? I love The Alamo because after 300 years it still stands to reminde us of our past and as a becon of our future. Remember The Alamo

[@lnm7276]

Charlesetta Robinson. A 👍 Great Comment. Incisive with a sharp cuttin' understanding coupled with Mind sense reasoning. Enjoyed reading. From "Luke N"

[@Jo-Cast]

Hurricane When I first moved to SA for a company I worked for, one day I went looking for the Alamo. I got quite a chuckle when I saw store store store post office store store Alamo store st... wait, did I just pass the Alamo?

[@Jo-Cast]

James Barrett Why do you call them "radicals?" White "radicals" with bad reputations ignored laws and with support from a crooked U.S. president who believed in anglo "manifest destiny", lied to US citizens about Mexico stepping onto US land, thus falsely creating a false reason to start the war and essentially TAKE half of Mexico (don't talk shit about US paying for it). Both ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND ULYSSES GRANT KNEW THE REASON TO INVADE MEXICO WAS A SHAM, as well as many others.

[@Jo-Cast]

Charlesetta Robinson I'm a native Texan, and the Alamo is not "big in my heart." It is a reminder that Anglos were crooked in their crooked belief in their manifest destiny. Anglos wiped out the natives, wheras in Mexico natives are still everwhere. So, to me the Alamo and idiotic movies and glorified writings about the valiant dead is a reminder of white lawlessness, greed, arrogance, disrespect, lying and thievery.

[@Jo-Cast]

Matthew Ronson Jr. You must be anglo..

[@brettnaugher7432]

I own a ranch called the Twin Hills also called the Dos Hermitos by Santa Anna where his army stayed two days ride South of San Antonio. The 2 mesa's in Freer, TX were his look out post for attacking Texans as he was preparing for the attack on the Alamo. Legend says that loads of silver were buried in a mineshaft which is present in one Mesa. This mineshaft was probably dug by precambrian people since a dinosaurs remains were found with 7 spear tips in it nearby. The ranch is on the Alamo trail which is now Highway 16.

[@troy9477]

Great story telling and location filming. I still have not been to Texas or the Alamo. One wonders what would have happened if the defenders had about twice their number. Doctrine has it that defenders in a prepared position have about a 3:1 advantage. The outcome might have been different. Certainly the Mexican losses would have been much heavier, and some of the defenders may have been able to retreat and survive. I enjoy your videos. Thank you

[@hmldjr]

If Santa Anna would have waited to bring up siege guns, he would have flattened all without any casualties.

[@brianneale2006]

very good documentary on the Alamo.

[@Bigstooler0]

Another great one Jerry.I really like the back round music on this as well. Great choice.....

[@Bigstooler0]

Is this Mrs. Norton, my eighth grade English teacher? Something about your delivery reminds me of her

[@cgirl111]

Did she also add an "and" between the century and year when she said a date?

[@disturbedpatient425]

Chang Noi Do I smell rice burning?

[@kamhyde40]

Not really , smells more like a racist bigot .

[@johncollins9592]

only racist bigots are you antiwhite turds

[@foorpounder]

Again well done and thank you . I miss them before and now , in fact now more than ever we need men like them more than ever.

[@RickNethery]

I am a native born Texan, I am often surprised that the first battle of this conflict, the Battle of Nacogdoches in East Texas is never mentioned. Good work on this documentary though.

[@marynace6294]

Proud of what these videos show as I am proud of being a Texan by birth and admire all who have given life to keep ❤ is a great state have been to Alsmo to thank God for keeping is the best state ❤

[@marcellino1956]

This was done very well...thank you sir

[@gozimusable1]

I'm at the Alamo right now and glad you've given me cliff notes b4 I go in.

[@sageofcowtown5060]

Thanks for this excellent presentation, from a Fort Worth patriot.

[@shirleythompson9516]

Hi Mr Skinner. My name is Shirley Thompson. I love watching your videos. I am a history buff & this is one of my more favorite videos by you. Now I want to go visit the Alamo & the area. Thank you soo much forsuch excellent videos. Keep up the good work!!! 📽 📷 📹 🎬

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Shirley for your kindness. Jerry

[@globe255]

I remember I was reading about Davy Crocket and his fight against the Mexicans, back in time, through comic.

[@mymovies-byactors7091]

MY DAUGHTER, THROUGH HER FATHER, IS RELATED TO JIM BOWIE. I NEVER KNEW HIS SAD BACKGROUND STORY. THANKS, JERRY SKINNER FOR YOUR RESEARCH.

[@buckwild6552]

My Movies-By Actors Jim Bowie was married to his horse, well maybe not married but they did have a honeymoon

[@joshuaharris6735]

Jerry you get a lot of trolls in your comments! I think your content is great keep it up you have a new subscriber!

[@noelflores4389]

Great video. Thank you sir.

[@matthewbrady1607]

Remember the Alamo!

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

Did a fine job telling the story Jerry you always do. This one especially makes me proud because I'm a full blood Texan and redbuded American...

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Jerry. Like your name. Jerry

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

@@JerrySkinner1943 my dog's name is Don Quixote and since he's a big part of my channel I give his name to my channel and my name Jerry together. Thank you for the compliment!

[@Squarehead45]

And to think, the Mayor of San Antonio named Castro, has a mother who stated often "I hate everything the Alamo stands for". This is how far down we have fallen

[@andrewmckeown6786]

Well Sir, this Canadian brother of yours, who has lived in amazement of the kind of steel inside of a man like Travis, ever since I learned of it, can offer a loud n proud; "FXXK THAT LADY AND ALL SHE REPRESENTS" 🫡 REMEMBER THE ALAMO ❤️🇨🇦🍻

[@randyhutchinson9910]

I am, so glad, that you've taken the time, to make such a wonderful video, thankyou, SIR

[@robertcombs55]

TOURED San AnTonio when I was in the USAF; I HIGHLY recommend it!

[@Chief2Moon]

A wide range of interesting videos! Thank you Jerry.!

[@keithnaylor1981]

Lovely moving account. The whole Alamo complex should have been recreated around the existing remnants, either life-size, or scaled down, before all the modern buildings took over the land. How did they get planning permission to build on such an historic area? Disgraceful . KAN 10.19 UK

[@knotbumper]

Hey, don't knock capitalism.

[@billdougan4022]

Great video. I visited the Alamo and took the tour in the mid '70's. They have been finding bodies around there for years, and are still finding them. ⚰️

[@rickyrichards7596]

Fannin did send two hundred men to the Alamo, but when they got there, they saw the Alamo surrounded by 1,000's of Mexican solidus and knew they could not relieve the Alamo, they would be killed before ever reaching the door, or gate. So, they returned to Goliad. Col. Fannin did not go there himself for he did not want to be under Lt. Col.Travis' command. I wish they would have preserved the Alamo as it was and made in a national battle ground, so you could really see the size of it and see how hard it was to defend such a large place. Alamo City movie set, in Brackettville, is 1/3 the size, The Alamo movie set, in Dripping Springs, is 2/3 the size of the original, which is the size of Daytona speedway! Modern day troops in war games say the movie set in Brackettville is un-defendable!

[@harolddburke4726]

Santa Anna had bombarded the fort continuously. The men inside has no rest until the night before the battle. Then all was quiet until 4:30 in the morning when the Defenders of the Alamo woke up to the sound of hundreds of bootsteps charging in the early morning darkness They knew this was the final battle . It must have been around dawn when the battle was over. I chilled to think what those boot steps sounded like.

[@lumpy0100]

Thanks Jerry Skinner.:)

[@brettkramer]

Wow, great presentation !!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Brett. Jerry

[@nicholasm1204]

Why did they hell builded new buildings and street on top and to close to The Battle of Alamo area. The Battle of Waterloo, the whole battle field landscape area is kept clear by Belgium law. All the crops and farm buildings are still standing and restored as it was in 1815.

[@Weslag1]

Unlike the battle of Waterloo, The Alamo is smack in the middle of downtown San Antonio, and was part of the town in 1836 also, though off to one side of it, not in the center, as it is today. In 1846, The Republic Of Texas entered into a treaty with the USA to become a U.S. state instead of a separate country. For a while, between then and the start of The Civil war, it was a U.S. Army headquarters, until Texas seceded and Union troops withdrew voluntarily and un-molested from Texas. After that, in the late 1880's it was purchased from The Catholic Church by The State Of Texas, where it went further into a state of disrepair until 1903, when it was bought from The State Of Texas for $75,000 by The Daughters Of The Republic Of Texas. By that 1900, most of the Alamo Compound that had been within the original walls had already been been sold off by The State Of Texas.. Remaining buildings were used as stables, a liquor warehouse, and a warehouse for a wholesale grocer, and no telling what else, until 1903. If not for the DRT purchasing it, there would probably be nothing left at all left today except an iron historical marker showing where it once was. Currently, there are markers set in sidewalks across the streets, showing the original location of the original walls. As of 2016, money has been allocated for purchase of buildings across the street from The Alamo, and which were part of or just ouside of the original West wall, for a restoration project of some kind. There is a delay in getting the tenant businesses moved out, because in Texas a lease transfers with title. If you buy a rented property, you must honor any lease that is in effect, and sometimes commercial leases are written for a term of several years. Tenants who don't have a lease renewal coming up soon will have to be convinced to agree to a lease termination in return for a money settlement of some kind. BTW, there is a small, two story office building across the street from San Fernando Cathedral. This building was used as Santa Anna's headquarters during the seige. When "Travis answered with a shot", the answer was addressed to that building. Travis knew a surrender demand was coming, and ordered the largest gun in the compound, the 18-pounder, brought up on that wall and carefully aimed at the headquarters building. Elevation was perfect, but windage was slightly off and the shot fell into the street between that building and the cathedral. Santa Anna was not in the building at the time, though. When I was a child taking the elementary school field trips that happened in every school in San Antonio at the time, we were told that all the cannons inside the walls of the Alamo were "from the period" but not the actual guns that defended it, because Santa Anna threw them all into the San Antonio River and they had never been found. . Now, in the 21st century, it turns out that some of them were stolen before they could be removed and those guns have started surfacing. This includes the 18-pounder which was secreted out and held unknown in private hands for over 150 years. Things are usually exaggerated in movies, but in the Sixties, John Wayne missed the boat in his movie, because he showed Travis answering with what looks like about an 8-pound gun. The actual gun used is approximately fifteen feet long, at least as I paced it off, and has a bore that's over six inches in diameter.

[@carl.goodbody386]

the Alamo fell into disuse for years and was almost torn down -- its significance was not understood - it served as a store, a stable, and a hotel I think -- stones were removed for other sites - the story pf what happened after the battle is sad and the town encroached and now we have what we have -- I found some pictures and daguerreotypes from years back showing the different uses but I am still looking for them -- whenever you find somethin tag it !

[@SilvertownMates]

The site of the Battle of Waterloo is nothing like it was in June 1814, A massive mound was built on top of which is a large memorial to the British and Prussian victory over Napoleon. The earth used to build the mound was taken from the area of the battlefield totally transforming this historic site. All battlefields should have non destructive memorials so that we remember the futility and waste of warfare.

[@flameryze5753]

Because Americans are dim! Such a historical site and arguably the foundation of Texas should have been treated as a protected site immediately after San Jacinto. What have they got now? - the main frontage and then shops, car parks, hotels and cheap tourist 'momentos' rip off stalls. Typical!

[@ryansimmons1001]

We moved on...

[@Musicman2012Now]

Jerry...your video has better helped me to understand the Alamo. So much was never taught in school..."back in the day".

[@williamlaput7873]

In Dec. of 1966 I visited the Alamo. It was a very small building and it was run down but at least I witnessed history and thought of the brave souls who died there.

[@kirstencooper8452]

I am a huge fan of Davy Crockett

[@judithbristley1808]

I’m from Crockett, Texas. There is a small message monument there to this day.