The American Civil War in Indian Territory
Contributors: Adam Hook (Illustrator)
Publisher: Osprey Publishing; Osprey
Published: August 29, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9781846030000
Subjects: American history: c 1800 to c 1900; Civil war; History of specific subjects; History: American; History; History - Military / War; USA; Military - United States; History / Military / United States; United States - General; Campaigns; Civil War, 1861-1865; Indians of North America; Participation, Indian; United States
Description: In 1861, Oklahoma (Indian Territory) was the recent home of the transported Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Seminole). When the Civil War broke outboth 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). 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. this book examines the warring sides in this fascinating and complex conflict.
Notes: Elite