The American Civil War in the Indian Territory (Elite)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.21 (556 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1846030005 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 64 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
With the help of the Oklahoma State Historical Society and Pea Ridge National Military Park he has sourced fascinating photographs and illustrations that bring the story to life. About the Author John D. He is fascinated by the American Civil War in Indian Territory and has been researching this subject for the past 25 years. . Spencer is a British military historian and is the Museums officer of the Duke of Wellington's Regt
J. Sickles said The far reaches of the Civil War. This book is full of arcane information about the far western reaches of the Civil War. It encompasses Kansas and the Indian territory mainly. Many rare photographs accompany the excellent text.For those of you who have been "Gettysburged to death" this manuscript will be a treat of unknown history.. a good primer StephenX The pictures and artwork are really good; but don't expect much information from this book. It doesn't have very much. This would be a great book for a junior high history class. If you're seriously researching the war in the Indian Territory, you'll have to look elsewhere.. "Very detailed" according to James D. Crabtree. Native Americans fought in both Union and Confederate units during the Civil War and the Indian Territory saw its share of battles and campaigns, some of which spilled into nearby states. Some of the detail is a bit mind-numbing but if you are a reenactor or modeler this is probably the kind of detail that you need. The photos and artwork make this a must-have if this chapter of U.S. history is of interest to you.
Indians were recruited by both sides, and took the opportunity to pursue traditional hostilities which were supported by a variety of regular troops, guerrilla bands and outlaws. When the Civil War broke out, both Union and Confederate state forces moved in and began fighting, both in the Indian Territory and across the borders of neighbouring states (mainly Kansas, but also Texas and Arkansas). this book. Osprey's examination of the warring sides of the American Civil War (1861-1865). In 1861, Oklahoma (Indian Territory) was the recent home of the transported Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Cr
John D. Spencer is a British military historian and is the Museums officer of the Duke of Wellington's Regt. With the help of the Oklahoma State Historical Society and Pea Ridge National Military Park he has sourced fascinating photographs and illustrations that bring the story to life. He is fascinated by the American Civil War in Indian Territory and has been researching this subject for the past 25 years.