Historical Events tagged with "palmito"
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Final Land Battle in the American Civil War
The Battle of Palmito Ranch marked the last major land action of the American Civil War, taking place near Brownsville, Texas. Confederate forces, under the command of General John S. Griffith, achieved a tactical victory against Union troops commanded by Major General Daniel Sickles. This battle occurred after the official surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House, highlighting the lingering conflicts in the farthest reaches of the Confederacy. The Union forces were ultimately forced to retreat, consolidating the Confederate success in the confrontation.
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