William Barret Travis
Definition
William Barret Travis was a 19th-century American lawyer and soldier. He is best known as the commander of the Texian forces at the Battle of Alamo, where he died.
Analogy
Think of Travis like a captain of a sports team - in this case, the team being the Texian forces at Alamo. Despite facing overwhelming odds, he led his team with courage and determination.
Related terms
Texian Forces: The military units that fought for Texas in the Texas Revolution against Mexico.
Battle of Alamo: A significant event during Texas Revolution where Texian defenders were defeated by Mexican troops after a 13-day siege.
Commander: A person who exercises authority over military forces.
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