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Battle of Galveston
When did the battle take place? January 1, 1863
Where did the battle take place? Galveston Texas
What is the significance of the battle’s location? Galveston was a naval and land battle of the American Civil War
Who was involved (include important people)? William R. Scurry, Thomas Green , Paul O. Hébert
What was the outcome? Union losses included the captured infantry
Significance of the outcome? The port remained under Confederate control for the rest of the war. -
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Where did the battle take place? Brazos Santiago
What is the significance of the battle’s location? It was an confederants camp
Who was involved (include important people)? Theodore H. Barrett , David Branson
What was the outcome? The Rebels hammered the Union line with artillery and Barrett ordered a retreat
Significance of the outcome? Ended the last battle in the Civil War -
Battle of Sabine Pass
When did the battle take place? September 1863
Where did the battle take place? Sabine pass Tx
What is the significance of the battle’s location? point of the border between Texas and Louisiana
Who was involved (include important people)? Jefferson Davis
What was the outcome? The Confederacy’s victory
Significance of the outcome? resulted in land-based backup arriving too late to be of any significant use