Would it surprise you to know that on May 12 & 13, 1865-more than a month after the surrender of General Robert E. Lee to Union forces-the last land action of the Civil War took place at Palmito Ranch near Brownsville, Texas? And that the Confederate Forces won? Learn more about this fascinating battle that had Native American, African American and Hispanic American forces playing key roles-as well as rumored interference from the Imperial Mexican army and even the French Foreign Legion-below.
Posted on: Tue, 13 May 2014 12:30:00 +0000
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