Several other Confederate forces-some large units, some small&madsh had yet to surrender before President Andrew Johnson could declare that the Civil War was officially over. Lee, the Confederacy's most respected commander, surrendered only his Army of Northern Virginia to Union Gen. While it was the most significant surrender to take place during the Civil War, Gen. The surrender at Appomattox took place a week later on April 9. But what happened there in early April 150 years ago certainly marked the beginning of the end for the Confederacy.Īfter the fall of Richmond, the Confederate capital, on April 2, 1865, officials in the Confederate government, including President Jefferson Davis, fled. The war, however, did not officially conclude at that tiny village west of Petersburg, Virginia. To many Americans the word Appomattox is synonymous with the end of the Civil War. Lee (National Archives Identifiers 558769) But all were heroes.Ĭhoose a commander above to learn more about each one of these brave commanders of the field.Gen.
They were labeled casualties or prisoners or victors. When the sun rose on Texas independence, none would be the same. The Mexicans understood how far they were from home and were eager to establish order within the legal boundaries of their nation and defend its honor.Īs the battle unfolded, each man fought for his beliefs with honor. Less than a mile away, General Santa Anna’s men - led by loyal leaders like Cos, Castrillón, and Almonte - overshadowed them in number, equipment, training and experience. Lamar, and Ed Burleson - were ready for a fight to throw off the yoke of tyranny. During the war’s prelude, it became apparent to leaders on both sides that events would soon come to a climax.īy the time Mexican and Texian forces camped close to each other on the night of April 20th, Sam Houston’s army - under the command of men like Sidney Sherman, Juan Seguín, Henry Millard, Mirabeau B. San Jacinto was the most decisive battle in Western military history.
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