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Capture of Mustang Island, Aransas Pass

1863
Texas
Era
Civil War
Year
1863
Location
Texas
Status
Verified engagement
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The Battle

History & Significance

Capture of Mustang Island, Aransas Pass was a Civil War engagement fought in Texas, 1863.

Fought on Texas soil during the Civil War, the clash at Mustang Island formed a piece of Major General Nathaniel P. Banks's broader effort to seize control of positions along the state's coastline. In this engagement, one of Banks's units struck a Confederate fort and overwhelmed its small garrison, taking the defenders captive.

Forces engaged
Union: IOWA--26th and 34th Infantry. MAINE--13th and 15th Infantry. MISSOURI--Battery "; Confederate not detailed
Duration
Single day engagement (November 17, 1863)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Capture of Mustang Island, Aransas Pass take place?
Capture of Mustang Island, Aransas Pass took place in 1863. Single day engagement (November 17, 1863).
Where was Capture of Mustang Island, Aransas Pass fought?
Capture of Mustang Island, Aransas Pass was fought in Texas, United States.
What was the significance of Capture of Mustang Island, Aransas Pass?
Fought on Texas soil during the Civil War, the clash at Mustang Island formed a piece of Major General Nathaniel P. Banks's broader effort to seize control of positions along the state's coastline. In this engagement, one of Banks's units struck a Confederate fort and overwhelmed its small garrison,
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