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Platte Bridge

Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts The following is from the book, Encyclopedia of Indian Wars, by Gregory F. Michno. 26 July 1865, Casper, Wyoming: After their winter raids, the Cheyennes and Lakotas who had left Colorado and...

1864 Indian Raids

Part of our in-depth series exploring Sioux Nation Forts During the Civil War many regular troops were withdrawn from Plains military posts to fight in the east. The Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapaho, seizing this opportunity, attempted to drive white...

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Michael Trevis

Michael has a BA in History & American Studies and an MSc in American History from the University of Edinburgh. He comes from a proud military family and has spent most of his career as an educator in the Middle East and Asia. His passion is...

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