Category Archives: Places to Go

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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Sheridan, Wyoming

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Roger

Although I’d planned what I wanted to do every day on my trip, I left things open enough to account for some spontaneity. The one nonnegotiable was Little Bighorn, which meant that I had to stay somewhere reasonably close on … 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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