, an old Franciscan mission, was the only possible location to use as a defensive position near the Texas territorial capital, San Antonio de Bexar. There had already been a battle at San Antonio (this battle is usually called the Battle of Bexar), and the Mexicans had been defeated. The commanders for the Texans on the scene felt there would be another attempt by the Mexicans to gain control of the area. It was the only really important town in west Texas. While Santa Anna wasted his time trying to capture San Antonio, the Texas army commander, Sam Houston, could have more time to raise an army to win independence, so forces were put at the Alamo to defend San Antonio. This is the image we have when we hear the famous cry...Remember the Alamo.
