Nelson A. Miles and the twilight of the frontier army
By: Robert Wooster.
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: 1993
Place of publication: Lincoln
Language: eng
Number of pages: 391
Subjects: Miles, Nelson Appleton, 1839-1925; United States. Army -- Biography; Generals -- United States -- Biography; Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895
Other titles: Nelson A. Miles & the twilight of the frontier army.
Description: Based on a wide range of sources, including materials only recently made available to researchers, this first complete, carefully documented biography of Miles skillfully delineates the brilliant, abrasive, and controversial tactician whose career in many respects epitomized the story of the Old Army.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 275-375) and index.
Spine title: Nelson A. Miles & the twilight of the frontier army.