13 days to glory
... His talent in writing 13 Days to Glory earned him a prize from the Texas Institute of Letters and a book award from the Sons of the Republic of Texas. 13 Days to Glory: The Siege of the Alamo is a riveting account of the Alamo’s history, including a short gaze into the life and personal history of each main character in the book and their contribution to the battle. ... He bombards the Alamo with artillery from a distance for 12 days, and then inflicts a devastating surprise attack directly into the mission on the 13th day.