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Were Davy Crockett and his men Captured and Executed in Mexico City?

by | Jun 4, 2019 | Ask the Marshall, Departments

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The March 2019 Alamo issue of True West brought to mind a documentary I saw a few years ago that claimed Davy Crockett and some of his men were captured, taken to Mexico City and executed. Is there any truth to that story? Joe Rezentes Floyd, Iowa No! There are many tales told about Davy and the Alamo, including the one you mentioned. Others say he died swinging his rifle, “Ol’ Betsy,” with a dozen or so Mexican soldados dead or dying at his feet. According to several Mexican soldiers


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