The Fetterman Massacre: an American saga

The Fetterman Massacre: an American saga by Brown, Dee. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780214668227.

Dee Browns authoritative history of Fort Phil Kearney and the notorious Fetterman Massacre This dark, unflinching, and fascinating book is Dee Browns riveting account of events leading up to the Battle of the Hundred Slain--the devastating 1866 conflict that pitted Lakota, Arapaho, and Northern Cheyenne warriors, including Oglala chief Red Cloud, against the United States cavalry under the command of Captain William Fetterman. Providing a vivid backdrop to the battle, Brown offers a portrait of Wyomings Ft. Phil Kearney and the remarkable men who built and defended it. Based on a wealth of historical sources and sparked by Browns narrative genius, "The Fetterman Massacre" is an essential look at one of the frontiers defining conflicts.