Each biography is a "sketch in words." Why did Travis choose to defend the Alamo to the death? Was Fannin a poor commander and responsible for the death of his men? Why did Bonham return to the Alamo when it meant a certain death? Why was the Alamo not re-enforced? To know these answers, you must know more of the men involved, more of the times and events that made up this colorful segment in our history.