BTO 005 US Army in the Plains Indian Wars 1865-91

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 during this period in American history through highly detailed orders of battle, TOEs and examinations of crucial aspects such as command structure, doctrine, training, tactics and combat missions. The actions in the Departments of the Dakota, Platte, and Missouri are examined, including Custer\253s defeat at the Little Bighorn.