The Alamo, a pivotal site in the Texas Revolution, witnessed the deaths of many notable figures during the infamous siege in March 1836. Among the most remembered were James Bowie, a co-commander at the Alamo, who succumbed to illness before the final assault, and William B. Travis, another leader who famously penned a letter calling for reinforcements while heroically fighting until the end. Additionally, iconic frontiersman Davy Crockett was also killed during the battle. The loss of these leaders, along with the sacrifice of the approximately 180-250 defenders who fought against Santa Anna’s forces, turned the Alamo into a symbol of resistance and bravery that resonates in Texas history to this day.
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