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The Battle of Galveston. By : William Davis Ronnie Ellis. Commanders. Union William B. Renshaw (Commodore) Isaac S. Burrell (Colonel). Confederacy John B. Magruder ( Major General) . Casualties . Confederacy 26 killed, 117 wounded, 1 gunboat destroyed. Union
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The Battle of Galveston By : William Davis Ronnie Ellis
Commanders Union William B. Renshaw (Commodore) Isaac S. Burrell (Colonel) Confederacy John B. Magruder (Major General)
Casualties Confederacy 26 killed, 117 wounded, 1 gunboat destroyed. Union Twice as many killed, 400 captured, 1 gunboat destroyed, 1 gunboat captured.
Units Involved Union West Gulf Blockading, 42nd Massachusetts Infantry. Confederacy Department of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, Texas Marine Department.
Strength Union 6 gunboats, unknown infantry. Confederacy 2 gunboats, unknown infantry.
Effects on War Gave the Confederacy a town, a extra trading route, and kept the balance in war.