It's common knowledge that the four bloody, thunderous years of the American Civil War came to a solemn end when Southern Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox — but it's not true.
The final land battle of the war wasn't fought until more than a month later, 150 years ago Tuesday and Wednesday, on a barren, wind-swept coastal plain at the southern tip of Texas.
And the Confederates won.
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Interesting - didn't know that. I've got some reading to do tonight....
ReplyDeleteHey, if we won the last battle, doesn't that mean we won the War..............? :)
ReplyDeleteOne would think so!
DeleteYes, Sir! :)
DeleteGreat post and a great victory. Thanks.
ReplyDelete:) Thank you!
DeleteIt showed that the South was not finished.
ReplyDeleteGood point.
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