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Although Colonel James Bowie and Colonel David Crockett were equal in rank to him, Colonel William Travis was recognized as being in nominal overall command of the Alamo.

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Who was in charge of the American army in the Battle of the Alamo?

The Texian forces within the walls of the Alamo were under the command of Colonel William B. Travis, a native of South Carolina who emigrated to Texas in 1831 and played an instrumental role in the birth of the Republic of Texas.


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What was davy cvrockets role in the alamo?

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Who was the commander of the regular army at the Alamo?

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What role did James Bowie have in the Texas Revolution?

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What role in the Revolution did Davy Crockett play?

he was a militia officer ranked at Colonel given to him by the Texas war leader General Sam Houston before he left for the Alamo


Who were 5 significant people in the movie the Alamo?

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Why was davy Crockett important to history?

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