Indian Fights and Fighters: The Soldier and the Sioux

Indian Fights and Fighters: The Soldier and the Sioux by Cyrus Townsend Brady is a historical account of the conflicts between the U.S. military and the Sioux tribes during the 19th century. The book provides detailed narratives of key battles including the infamous Battle of Little Bighorn the Fetterman Massacre and the Battle of Wounded Knee. Brady draws from firsthand accounts official reports and personal testimonies to present a vivid picture of frontier warfare and the strategies employed by both sides.In addition to military engagements the book examines the leaders and warriors involved such as Sitting Bull Crazy Horse and General Custer. Brady portrays the bravery and resilience of the Sioux while also exploring the motivations and hardships faced by U.S. soldiers. Indian Fights and Fighters offers an engaging and dramatic perspective on one of the most turbulent periods in American history providing insight into the broader struggle between indigenous resistance and westward expansion.