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Travis joined the Texas garrison at the Alamo, which at that time was under the combined leadership of Jim Bowie and Colonel James C. Neill.
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Davy Crockett arrived at the Alamo with 12 Tennessee Mounted Volunteers.
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Santa Anna arrived at Bejar with the first part of his army and the siege of the Alamo began.
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Travis wrote his famous letter to "the people of Texas and all Americans of the world" requesting reinforcements.
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Travis drew a line in the sand and gave every man the choice to cross the line and join him in a fight to the death to defend the Alamo. All but one man crossed.
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The battle of the Alamo. Travis died during the early part of the battle. In a matter of hours, all the American defenders were killed and the Mexicans claimed the victory.