The American Civil War in the Indian Territory (Elite, 140)

Osprey's examination of the warring sides of the American Civil War (1861-1865). In 1861, Oklahoma (Indian Territory) was the recent home of the transported Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Seminole). When the Civil War broke out, both Union and Confederate state forces moved in and began fighting, both in the Indian Territory and across the borders of neighbouring states (mainly Kansas, but also Texas and Arkansas). Indians were recruited by both sides, and took the opportunity to pursue traditional hostilities which were supported by a variety of regular troops, guerrilla bands and outlaws. this book In 1861, Oklahoma (indian Territory) Was The Recent Home Of The Transported Five Civilized Tribes (cherokee, Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Seminole). When The Civil War Broke Outboth Union And Confederate State Forces Moved In And Began Fighting, Both In The Indian Territory And Across The Borders Of Neighbouring States (mainly Kansas, But Also Texas And Arkansas). Indians Were Recruited By Both Sides, And Took The Opportunity To Pursue Traditional Hostilities Which Were Supported By A Variety Of Regular Troops, Guerrilla Bands And Outlaws. This Book Examines The Warring Sides In This Fascinating And Complex Conflict. Introduction -- Summary Of Main Campaigns & Engagements -- Union Forces -- Union Uniforms & Equipment -- Union Weapons -- Confederate Forces -- Confederate Uniforms & Equipment -- Confederate Weapons -- Native American Clothing -- Horses & Saddlery. John D. Spencer ; Illustrated By Adam Hook. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 56-57) And Index. In 1861, Oklahoma was the home of the transported Five Civilized Tribes. When the Civil War broke out, both Union and Confederate state forces moved in and began fighting, both in the Indian Territory and across the borders of neighbouring states. This book examines the warring sides in this complex conflict.