The Battle of Blanco Canyon was the decisive battle of Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie 's initial campaign against the Comanche in West Texas .
The Battle of Blanco Canyon marked the first time the Comanches had been attacked in the heart of their homeland .
The Battle of Blanco Canyon was the decisive battle of Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie 's initial campaign against the Comanche in West Texas , and marked the first time the Comanches had been attacked in the heart of their homeland .