This concise history of the battle of the Alamo is a valuable resource for all history teachers, especially those who use the Texas History textbook. Since only a very limited introduction to this topic is given in the present Texas History textbook, this concise history can be used as a supplementary tool to assist all history teachers in the lecturing and teaching of the Alamo saga. As awe-inspiring as it is, the battle of the Alamo continues to leave children, and adults alike, with many unanswered questions. This concise history aims to answer some of these questions.