The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 64, July 1960 - April, 1961 Page: 65
574 p. : ill. (some col.), maps, ports. ; 23 cm.View a full description of this periodical.
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Military Events in Texas During The Civil War
Demonstration: An exhibition of force, or a movement indi-
cating an attack as to show readiness for war if necessary.
Engagement: May be a general encounter, as between armies,
or a minor encounter as between subdivisions or outposts.
Evacuation: Withdrawal of troops from a town, fortress, or
the like.
Expedition: A journey for a specific purpose, as a military or
exploring expedition; also, a body of persons making such an
excursion.
Mutiny: Insurrection against or refusal to obey military
authority.
Occupation: To hold possession of; to utilize an area or place
for a purpose.
Operation: A military and/or naval action or mission including
movement, supply attack, defense, and all requisite ma-
neuvers.
Reconnaissance: An examination of a territory to gain infor-
mation of enemy troops, of the terrain, or of resources.
Seizure: A sudden attack.
Skirmish: Encounter usually incidental to larger movements;
a slight fight.
Surrender: To give up possession of anything upon compulsion
or demand; to yield to the power of another.
CHRONOLOGICAL LISTING OF EVENTSDate
February 16, 1861
February 16, 1861
February 16, 1861
February 21, 1861
February 21, 186x
February 26, 1861
February 28, 1861
March 7, 1861
March 7, 1861
March 15, 1861Place
San Antonio
San Antonio Arsenal
San Antonio Barracks
Brazos Santiago
Camp Cooper
Camp Colorado
Fort Chadbourne
Camp Verde
Ringgold Barracks
Camp WoodType of Event
Seizure of Public
Property
Seizure
Seizure
Seizure of Public
Property
Abandoned
Evacuation
Surrender
Abandoned by
United States Forces
Evacuation
Abandoned by
United States Forces
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Texas State Historical Association. The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 64, July 1960 - April, 1961, periodical, 1961; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth101190/m1/83/: accessed May 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Texas State Historical Association.