The delay caused because Santa Ana wouldn't bypass the fort was actually pretty important to the Republic.
But, jerk or not, the stand was a brave damn thing. Anyone who has visited the Alamo would be ill advised to call any of the defenders jerks.
At least in my presence.
Yeah I think at 55 bucks I did okay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Vietnam-War-vintage-US-Army-APH-5-helicopter-flight-helmet-/322365707650?hash=item4b0e7e5582:g:ja8AAOSwB09YMlQA
And I picked up this 1968 aircrew helmet at a little antique shop.
I think I did okay for 55 bucks.
http://www.flighthelmet.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=FHL&Product_Code=25100&Category_Code=VN5A