This location was reinforced by members of the DeWitt Colony, which had formed the Gonzales Rangers.
One commander at this site, James C. Neill, was forced to leave it due to an illness in his family. This location was reinforced by members of the DeWitt Colony, which had formed the Gonzales Rangers. This location fell while under the command of William Travis. A force of a couple thousand men under Santa Anna took this location in 1836 from around two hundred defenders who fought to the death, including Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett. For 10 points, name this mission located in San Antonio that fell during the war for Texan independence.
One commander at this site, James C. Neill, was forced to leave it due to an illness in his family.
Battle of the {Alamo} [or Mission San Antonio de {Valero}]