Council House Fight (1840)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1840
• Date: 19 March 1840
• 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: 7 killed 10 wounded (most from friendly fire) (22pxTexas Rangers and Texas Militia), 35 killed 29 captured and imprisoned (Comanche)
• Outcome: Entire Comanche peace delegation killed
• Coordinates: 29.424°, -98.493°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Council House Fight · Wikidata entry