If this order is not followed with dispatch, the Generalissimo will reduce the mission by assault. There will be no quarter given.

8 seconds sound clip from the The Alamo (1960) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:19:11.730 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

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- No one will fire unless I so order! Those people are under the protection of a flag of truce!

- From the headquarters of Generalissimo Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, absolute ruler of Mexico, to the rebel commander who deems himself in command of the rebels occupying the mission.

- Be it known, the province of Mexico known as Texas has shown itself to be an active in treasonous revolt against the rule of Generalissimo Santa Anna.

- The Generalissimo, in his kindness, issues the following order.

- All occupants of the mission will leave at once, leaving all arms and ammunition behind.

- If this order is not followed with dispatch, the Generalissimo will reduce the mission by assault. There will be no quarter given.

(Cannon fire)

- ¡Columna a la derecha! ¡Marche!

- Well, what do you think, Jim?

- I hate to say anything good about that long-winded jackanapes, but he does know the short way to start a war.

[...]

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