William B. Travis

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1836

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William B. Travis, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. Battle of the Alamo begins and falls

   1836

   Role: Texian Army officer and co-commander

   1. 1February 23, 1836 · San Antonio de BéxarSiege Begins

      Mexican forces marched into San Antonio de Béxar on February 23, 1836, beginning the siege of the Alamo Mission.

   2. 2February 24, 1836 · Alamo MissionTravis Letter

      William B. Travis wrote the 'Victory or Death' letter on February 24, 1836, pleading for reinforcements.

   3. 3March 6, 1836 · Alamo MissionFinal Assault

      Santa Anna ordered a predawn assault on the Alamo on March 6, 1836, ending the siege.

Sources

1. Battle of the Alamo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
2. William B. Travis Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31