San Antonio Texas 1861 surrender of General Twiggs vintage print

Description: Vintage Print: "Surrender of Ex-General Twiggs, late of the United States Army, to the Texan troops in the Gran Plaza San Antonio Texas Feb. 16, 1861" Year of Publication: Size: 16" x 11" 41cm x 28 cm Condition: normal aging (see pictures) will combine shipping if multiple items are purchased On February 16, 1861, General David E. Twiggs, who had served in the United States Army, surrendered to Texan troops in San Antonio, Texas. This event took place shortly before the outbreak of the American Civil War. General Twiggs' surrender is historically significant because it involved the surrender of U.S. military forces to Texas state forces, which were part of the Confederate States of America after Texas seceded from the Union.General Twiggs was widely criticized for his actions, as they were seen as a betrayal of his oath to the United States. The surrender included the transfer of significant military resources, including weapons, supplies, and troops, to the Confederate forces. Twiggs was subsequently dismissed from the U.S. Army.This event marked one of the early actions that contributed to the buildup of tensions between the North and the South, eventually leading to the outbreak of the American Civil War in April 1861. Texas had seceded from the Union on February 1, 1861, and the surrender of General Twiggs' forces further solidified the Confederacy's control over military assets in the state.

Price: 24.99 USD

Location: Montrose, California

End Time: 2024-11-16T16:43:35.000Z

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