The Alamo siege took place in 1836, specifically from February 23 to March 6. This pivotal event occurred during the Texas Revolution, as Texan defenders fortified the Alamo mission in San Antonio against a much larger Mexican army led by General Antonio López de Santa Anna. The nearly two-week siege ended in a ferocious assault on March 6, resulting in the deaths of all Texan defenders. The Alamo became a powerful symbol of resistance and sacrifice, inspiring subsequent Texan forces. The rallying cry "Remember the Alamo!" evoked a spirit of determination that ultimately contributed to Texas securing its independence from Mexico later that year.