tex civil war battles

  • battle of gavelston

    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

    sabine pass
    In September 1863 More than 20 warships loaded with dozens of guns and thousands of trained soldiers surrenderd to the union
  • palmito

    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.