Battles and Skirmishes of the Great Sioux War, 1876-1877: The Military ViewJerome A. Greene This volume offers accounts of the many battles and skirmishes in the Great Sioux War as they were observed by participating officers, enlisted men, scouts, surgeons, and newspaper correspondents. The selections-some rendered immediately after the encounters and some set down in reminiscences years later - are important and little-known sources of information about the war. By their personal nature, they give a compelling sense of immediacy to the actions. The editor's introduction and commentary on each of the accounts help readers understand the interrelationship of events and appreciate the entire spectrum of the conflict. |
Contents
The Skirmish at Tongue River Heights | 20 |
The Battle of the Little Big Horn | 35 |
Sibleys Ordeal in the Big Horns | 63 |
The Skirmish at Powder River August 2 1876 | 92 |
The Battle of Cedar Creek October 21 1876 | 132 |
The Fort Peck Expedition November | 145 |
The CrookMackenzie Campaign and the Dull | 167 |
The Wolf Mountains Expedition and | 186 |
The Lame Deer Fight May 7 1877 | 204 |