Recounts the history of the ninth and tenth Cavalry regiments, comprised of African American soldiers recruited to open the West to settlers and whose deeds included escorting wagon trains, carrying mail, and fighting battles against Native Americans.
Examines the life and military career of Union general Philip Sheridan, discussing his childhood dream of attending West Point military academy, and his victories during the Civil War.
Examines the question of why policy makers and leaders on both sides of the Apache conflict sowed winds of injustice, hatred, and violence throughout the Southwest for three decades.
A study of early nineteenth-century Shawnee chief Tecumseh, discussing his attempt to unite various Indian nations and cultures in a stand against American settlers, and providing information about his life, as well as the era in which he lived.
Examines the Plains Indians and their struggle to keep their lands with discussion of the Dakota uprising, Little Bighorn, life on the reservation, and more.
Provides information about the political, strategic, tactical, and cultural aspects of the United States Plains Wars; and includes primary source images, maps, and battle plans.
Grierson became a cavalry officer during the Civil War and then became the commander of the Tenth Cavalry, a command of white officers and black enlisted men.
