Category Archives: Battlefields

Miles of Lonely

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Roger

I’d made reservations for a spot in a photo blind to see Lesser Prairie-Chickens on Sunday morning. We had to be in place before dawn, which meant I had to stay overnight in Oakley, Kansas. I decided to take back … Continue reading →

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Rosebud Battlefield

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Roger

The Army campaign of 1876 was intended to move the Indian tribes of the northern plains onto reservations. Unwilling to go, the Indians had banded together into a force of about 1,500-2,000 warriors. The Army’s strategy involved an encirclement of … Continue reading →

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Little Bighorn

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Roger

On Saturday I realized that I had planned my visit to Little Bighorn Battlefield two days before the anniversary of the battle — which meant I would be there on the weekend closest to the anniversary. I figured there would … Continue reading →

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Fetterman Fight

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Roger

Fort Phil Kearny needed wood for construction, cooking, and heat. Wood-cutting crews were frequently attacked by bands of Sioux, Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians led by Red Cloud. Some estimates put the size of the Indian camp at 2,000 warriors plus … Continue reading →

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Wagon Box Fight

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Roger

After the Fetterman Fight on December 21, 1866, the Army made a few changes. For one, they stationed a company under Captain James W. Powell at a forward position to protect the wood cutters. For another, they armed the soldiers … Continue reading →

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