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battle of gavelston
William B. Renshaw led his squadron of eight ships into Galveston harbor to demand surrender of the most important Texas port at the end the confederates were successful. -
sabine pass
In September 1863 More than 20 warships loaded with dozens of guns and thousands of trained soldiers surrenderd to the union -
palmito
a large Confederate cavalry force, commanded by Col. John S. Rip Ford, approached, and the Federals formed a battle line. The Southern forces hammered the Union line with artillery, and Barrett ordered a retreat, ending the last battle in the Civil War.