
After Action Reports
The officers, sergeant major, troopers - even the civilian reenactors - with the 13th Texas Cavalry do a great job of capturing the spirit and style of the AARs with their own reports after every reenactment. We will post their AARs here for your reading enjoyment. 2011October 23 - Battle for Hubbard Lakes - Hubbard, Texas August 11-14 - Battle of Wilson's Creek - Springfield, Missouri May 7-8 - Battle of Port Jefferson - Jefferson, Texas April 17 - Battle of Wilson's Creek - Mexia April 9 - Battle of Pleasant Hill Louisiana
2010April 18 - Battle of Wilson's Creek - Mexia September 25 - Graham Western Days October 2 - Battle of Ft. Crawford October 4 - Battle of Gonzalez
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About the 13th Texas Cavalry:
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During
the Civil War, field commanders and officers would submit after action
reports, or a written description of each engagement they were involved
with. The AARs were filled with . . . colorful language to describe
the engagement, the enemy and the unit itself.