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By TheAlamoFilm.com

The Battle of the Alamo is still considered one of the greatest and most heroic battles of modern warfare. Regardless of what side of the military force you choose to support, we must remember that heroic men (and women) died on both sides of the battlefield for causes that they believed in. Choose a link below to see the names of the participants.

Alamo Defenders

Patrick Wilson, Billy Bob Thornton, and Jason Patric in the 2004 Disney film, The Alamo.

Take a look at this list of all of the known defenders who fought at the Alamo. The list includes the defender's state or country of origin, if that information is known. Along with well-known names like William Barret Travis and David Crockett, you'll see that the British, Irish, Scottish, and many other fought alongside the American defenders at the Alamo.

Mexican Army

Find out how many Mexican soldiers died at the Battle of Alamo, as well as theories on how many actually fought. These numbers showcase what a lopsided fight the Battle of the Alamo was: about 1,400 Mexican troops versus the 200 or so Alamo patriots.

Reinforcements

Read about how dedicated riders did their best to cover many miles to find help and back-up for the patriots at the Alamo. The struggles of the reinforcements to get to the besieged Alamo in time to thwart the attack of the Mexican Army is one of heartbreak and dedication.

Alamo Survivors

The list of survivors at the Battle of the Alamo is a short one, and while the exact list is often disputed, this is believed to be as accurate as possible. The survivors were mostly wives or children of those fighters besieged at the Alamo, or slaves and workmen.

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