The American Civil War in the Indian Territory

The American Civil War in the Indian Territory
ISBN-10
1846030005
ISBN-13
9781846030000
Category
History
Pages
64
Language
English
Published
2006-08-29
Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Author
John D. Spencer

Description

Osprey's examination of the warring sides of the American Civil War (1861-1865). 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 out, both 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

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