Plains Indian wars / Marker, Sherry

Provides an account of the Plains Indian Wars, a series of confrontations between the U.S. Army and Native American peoples of the Great Plains, discusses the objectives and strategies of the combatants, looks at key battles and leaders, and considers the significance of the conflict.

This book tells the story of a long series of maneuvers, skirmishes, battles, massacres, treaties, and relocations that occurred between 1854 and 1900.

Presents a chronicle of the Plains Indian Wars, looking at events that led to the conflict between Native Americans and the U.S. government, and examining the war's objectives and strategies, weapons and tactics, and notable combatants and civilians.