US Army in the Plains Indian Wars 1865–1891

This compact volume details the organization, development, training, tactics and command structures of the US Army during its subjugation of the Plains Native American tribes.

The Plains Indian War was one of the most controversial conflicts in American history. Army commanders, schooled in Jomanian strategy and experienced with the mass and manoeuvre tactics of the Civil War, found themselves in a tough situation which eventually redefined American warfare tactics.The Plains Indian War was one of the most controversial conflicts in American military history. Army commanders schooled in jominian strategy and experienced with the mass and maneuver tactics of the American Civil War were thrown into a tough situation. In this title, Dr Chun examines the organization and evolution of the US Army through highly detailed orders of battle, TOEs and examinations of crucial aspects such as command structure, doctrine, training, tactics and combat missions. The Departments of Dakota, the Platte, and the Missouri are examined, including Custer's defeat at the Little Bighom.