US Army in the Plains Indian Wars 1865–1891

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The Plains Indian War was one of the most controversial conflicts in American military history, as the US Army faced a tough opponent that challenged it for decades following the end of the Civil War. The Army leadership endured a severe lack of resources, political constraints, an indifferent public, tough environmental conditions, and other problems of the frontier. Army officers and men had to adapt to these constraints, and this period also proved to be a trial of the ability and endurance of the common soldier. This title details the organization, development, training, tactics and command structures of the US Army during its subjugation of the Plains Indian tribes.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Combat mission
Doctrine and training
Unit organization
Tactics
Command, control, communications and intelligence (C3I)
Weapons and equipment
Lessons learned
Chronology
Bibliography
Glossary
Index

Product details

Published Jun 24 2004
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781841765846
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 76 b/w; 24 col
Dimensions 10 x 7 inches
Series Battle Orders
Short code BTO 5
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Clayton K. S. Chun

Clayton K.S. Chun, Ph.D., is on the U.S. Army War…

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