Duel of Eagles

By Jeff Long

Subjects: Siege, 1836, Alamo (san antonio, tex.), Mexico, history, 1810-1861, Texas, history, revolution, 1835-1836

Description: The myths began before the first wall crumbled of that fortress ennobled by the rallying call "Remember the Alamo." Duel of Eagles gives us the true story, as dramatic as any legend, of the people and events on both sides of the border that led to the battle for Texas. 28 photographs; 3 maps.