Osprey Battle Orders 5 : US Army in the Plains Indian Wars 1865-1891

The Plains Indian War was one of the most controversial conflicts in American military history. Army commanders schooled in Jominian strategy and experienced with the mass and manoeuver tactics of the American Civil War were thrown into a tough situation. Dr Clayton Chun examines the organization and evolution of the US Army through highly detailed orders of battle, TOEs and examinations of crucial aspects such as command structure, doctrine, training, tactics and combat missions. The Departments of Dakota, the Platte, and the Missouri are examined, including Custer's defeat at the Little Bighorn.

Contents

• Introduction
• Combat Organization and Missions
• Indian Warfare, Doctrine and Training
• Unit Organization
• Tactics
• Weapons and Equipment
• Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence
• Unit Status