Council House Fight (1840 AD)

Council House Fight (22pxTexas Rangers and Texas Militia vs Comanche) took place in 1840 AD during Texas–Indian Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1840 AD
• Date: 1840-03-19
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Texas–Indian Wars
• Side A: 22pxTexas Rangers and Texas Militia
• Side B: Comanche
• Commanders (A): Hugh McLeod, George Thomas Howard, Mathew Caldwell
• Commanders (B): Muk-wah-ruh
• Casualties: approx. 7 killed 10 wounded (most from friendly fire)35 killed 29 captured and imprisoned
• Outcome: Entire Comanche peace delegation killed
• Coordinates: 29.424°, -98.493°

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