EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 52 MIN
The Civil War & San Antonio
from Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast · host The Alamo
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 89: The Civil War & San Antonio A nation deeply divided and rapidly heading toward a civil war that will cause bloodshed across the land, and cost more than 600,000 lives.We reveal San Antonio’s role in the Civil War, how the first gun shots almost were fired at the Alamo, and how the mission-turned-military-fort played a pivotal role in America’s bloodiest conflict. Featuring the Texas Center's Dr. Don Frazier.More on Dr. Frazier: https://www.tshaonline.org/about/people/donald-frazierDr. Frazier's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Donald-S.-Frazier/author/B001HPGPZQ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=5c05e4ef-4ea8-4690-8ec3-cf802f324451Essay on San Antonio and the Civil War by Dr. Bruce Winders: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/military-occupation/alamo-in-the-civil-warSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 89: The Civil War & San Antonio A nation deeply divided and rapidly heading toward a civil war that will cause bloodshed across the land, and cost more than 600,000 lives. We reveal San Antonio’s role in the Civil War, how the first gun shots almost were fired at the Alamo, and how the mission-turned-military-fort played a pivotal role in America’s bloodiest conflict. Featuring the Texas Center's Dr. Don Frazier. More on Dr. Fr...
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