September 14th, 2011 -TEXANS ATTACK ON UNION GUNBOATS AT CALCASIEU
PASS.
In 1864, Texas artillery and infantry units launched a surprise, dawn attack on two heavily armed, well-armored Union gunboats at Calcasieu Pass, just across the Louisiana border. Greatly out-gunned, the Texans fought a desperate, bloody artillery duel, captured both gunboats, and either captured or killed all Union forces in the battle. This PowerPoint presentation includes gunboat and participant photos, battle paintings, action maps, blow-by-blow narration, first-person
recollections, and the miracle shot that won the battle.
Presented by John Guittard.
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Part of the Dallas Historical Society
2011 BROWN BAG SERIES
Join us at 12 PM (noon) on the second Wednesday of every month as the DHS explores a variety of different topics about local and state history. All lectures are open to the public and there is no cost to attend.
http://www.dallashistory.org/activities/exhibits.htm
PASS.
In 1864, Texas artillery and infantry units launched a surprise, dawn attack on two heavily armed, well-armored Union gunboats at Calcasieu Pass, just across the Louisiana border. Greatly out-gunned, the Texans fought a desperate, bloody artillery duel, captured both gunboats, and either captured or killed all Union forces in the battle. This PowerPoint presentation includes gunboat and participant photos, battle paintings, action maps, blow-by-blow narration, first-person
recollections, and the miracle shot that won the battle.
Presented by John Guittard.
**
Part of the Dallas Historical Society
2011 BROWN BAG SERIES
Join us at 12 PM (noon) on the second Wednesday of every month as the DHS explores a variety of different topics about local and state history. All lectures are open to the public and there is no cost to attend.
http://www.dallashistory.org/activities/exhibits.htm
