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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