Nez Perce 1877

The last fight

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Description

A history of the campaign that saw the US Army's pursuit and final capture of the Nez Perce Indians under Chief Joseph.

With the wars between the US and the Native Americans drawing to a close, one tribe in Eastern Oregon continued to resist. The Nez Perce, led by the 'Red Napoleon' Chief Joseph, refused to surrender and accept resettlement. Instead, Chief Joseph organized a band of 750 warriors and set off for the Canadian border, pursued by 2,000 US Army troops under Major-General Oliver Howard.

The army chased the natives for three months, fighting 13 actions. Finally, just 40 miles from the Canadian border, the Army ran Chief Joseph to the ground, and forced him to surrender after a five-day battle near Bear Paw Mountain.

Packed with illustrations, maps and detailed description, this book explores the various actions fought, from the beginnings of the campaign to the final surrender.

Table of Contents

Origins of the campaign
Chronology
Opposing commanders
Opposing forces
Opposing plans
Outbreak of the war and opening moves (June–July 1877)
Pursuit (July–August 1877)
The endgame (September 1877)
Aftermath
The battlefields today

Further reading
Index

Product details

Published 20 Aug 2013
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 96
ISBN 9781849081924
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 30 b/w; 42 col
Series Campaign
Short code CAM 231
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Robert Forczyk

Robert Forczyk has a PhD in International Relation…

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Peter Dennis

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