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Battle of Glorieta Pass

When
March 26–28, 1862
Where
Northern New Mexico Territory
Part of
Battle of Glorieta Pass ends the Confederate invasion of New Mexico Territory

Union forces defeated Confederate troops in northern New Mexico Territory, ending the Confederate invasion and forcing Sibley's retreat.

Fought March 26–28, 1862, the battle ended the Confederacy's efforts to capture New Mexico. Union forces under Canby defeated Sibley, who had captured Albuquerque and Santa Fe but was forced to retreat after losing this engagement.

Sources

  1. Battle of Glorieta Pass Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25
  2. Henry Hopkins Sibley Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
  3. Edward Canby Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05

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