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What was the Mexican song played in John Wayne The Alamo movie?

The song played in the movie "The Alamo" is "Deguello", a traditional Mexican military call. It's not a song in the traditional sense, but rather a trumpet call used to signal the start of a massacre, where no quarter would be given.

While the song was used in the movie, it's not accurate to the historical event of the Alamo. The actual battle was not accompanied by any such call, as it was not a common practice at the time.

Here's what you should know:

* Meaning: "Deguello" literally translates to "beheading" in Spanish.

* Historical Use: It's a controversial call, often associated with brutality and disregard for human life. It was used in some Mexican military campaigns in the 19th century.

* Movie Usage: The use of "Deguello" in "The Alamo" was likely meant to create a dramatic and emotionally charged scene, but it's not historically accurate.

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