10065 James Bowie at The Alamo, 1836 First Legion- The Renaissance "Joe" was one of the

"Joe" was one of the fortunate ones

Using a captured 81mm Mortar an AK corporal directs his 2-man crew to lay down a carpet of deadly mortar fire

while defending the Confederate capital

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Sadly all too many of the British 1st

10065 James Bowie at The Alamo, 1836 First Legion- The Renaissance "Joe" was one of theJames Bowie was a 19th century American pioneer, land speculator, roustabout, and militia leader during the Texas Revolution, 1835 36. This armed insurrection against the government of Mexico was launched by Tejanos (Texas Mexicans) and colonists from the United States. The Mexican government believed the United States had instigated the Texas rebellion with the goal of annexation. The Mexican congress declaring that any foreigners fighting against