Indian Fights and Fighters: The Soldier and the Sioux

"Indian Fights and Fighters: The Soldier and the Sioux" by Cyrus Townsend Brady is a detailed historical record from the early 1900s, which looks at several clashes between U.S. soldiers and Native American tribes, especially the Sioux during the Indian Wars. This book aims to present an even view of these events, telling the stories of both the soldiers and the Native Americans. The story starts by painting a picture of the intense military situation at Fort Phil Kearney between 1866 and 1868. It talks about how the fort was always under attack by the Sioux, led by leaders like Red Cloud, while American soldiers tried to protect settlers and keep control of the area. The book shows the complicated relationships between the U.S. Army and the Native American tribes, sharing personal stories of soldiers who fought hard battles and also explaining why the Native Americans were fighting to protect their lands and how they planned their attacks.