Battle of Mustang Island
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The Battle of Mustang Island (November 17, 1863) was fought in Texas during the American Civil War. It was part of a campaign by Major General Nathaniel P. Banks to occupy positions along the Texas coast. One of Banks's forces attacked a Confederate fort, capturing its small garrison.
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Part of the Trans-Mississippi Theater of the American Civil War | |||||||
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United States (Union) | CSA (Confederacy) | ||||||
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Nathaniel P. Banks Thomas E. G. Ransom | George O. Dunaway | ||||||
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unknown killed and wounded 98 surrendered | ||||||
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