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    What event was it that William Travis drew his sword and scratched a line in the sand in front of him and invited the soldiers who were willing to fight to walk over?

    Question #93927. Asked by Kedix. (Mar 25 08 8:05 PM)


    randomguy55

    		One to three days before the final Mexican assault, Travis gathered all of the Alamo's defenders in the main plaza of the fort. Announcing that reinforcements would not be forthcoming, Travis unsheathed his sword and drew a line in the dirt. He then told those men who were willing to stay and die with him to cross the line; those who wanted to leave could do so without shame. Most of the Alamo's defenders subsequently crossed the line, leaving only two men behind.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Barret_Travis

    Mar 25 08, 8:10 PM
    jmatt13

    		The Alamao.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Travis

    Mar 25 08, 8:11 PM
    triviapaul

    		Not his own invention, though.

    Pizarro drew a line in the sand, saying: "There lies Peru with its riches; Here, Panama and its poverty. Choose, each man, what best becomes a brave Castilian." Only thirteen men decided to stay with Pizarro and later became known as The thirteen of the fame.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizarro

    Mar 25 08, 9:06 PM

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