Translated from an 1836 Mexican military diary.
In this rare firsthand account by a Mexican officer, readers witness the dramatic events leading up to the legendary fall of the Alamo. Written with clarity and urgency, The Texas War reveals the chaos of battle, the diplomatic tensions, and the movements of the Mexican army throughout the campaign.
More than a powerful narrative, it is a primary source that captures history’s voice as it happened—offering an unfiltered perspective on one of the most iconic moments of the Texas Revolution.