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South America 139 years ago today: Conquest of the Desert (29 Apr 1879) http://omniatlas.com/maps/southamerica/18790429/ Through much of the 19th century, the Argentine Republic had maintained an uneasy existence with the tribal peoples of the southern Pampas. This ended in 1878 when Argentine President Julio Roca mobilized five military columns to march south, conquering most of the tribes by late 1879. #southamerica #history #welovemaps #1870s #1879 #april #april29 #argentina #bolivia #chile #maps #patagonia #peru #americas #map #geography #mapuche #war #indianwar #indianwars #cartography #andes #pampas #roca #geography #historybuff #colonization #colonisation #colonialism (at Patagonia Argentina, Neuquén)

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George Armstrong Custer is probably best remembered for the defeat of members of the Seventh Cavalry at the Battle of Little Bighorn on June 25, 1876. He was thirty-six years old at the time of his…

[sfc-paulchambers]

UNIT PROFILE – 10TH U.S. CAVALRY REGIMENT (BUFFALO SOLDIERS) A trailblazing all-Black cavalry unit and the original “Buffalo Soldier” regiment, the 10th Cav. earned renown for its conduct in the Indian Wars, the War with Spain, and 1916’s Punitive Expedition. In the aftermath of the Civil War, Congress reorganized and downsized the U.S. Army, authorizing it to form six all-Black regiments, two of which were cavalry units: the 9th and 10th U.S. Cavalry Regiments (the four infantry regiments were quickly downsized to just two). Over three decades of fighting in the Indian Wars, the 10th and 9th Cav. participated in over 150 engagements, earning 17 Medals of Honor and the respect of their Native foes; the 10th Cav. was dubbed the “Buffalo Soldiers,” a nod to their courage and tenacity. The 10th Cav. furnished crack troops to the U.S. Army’s campaign in Cuba during the War with Spain in 1898, where they spearheaded the final assault up San Juan and Kettle Hills (the 10th Cav., the only unit to attack both peaks, took sizable casualties of around 20%). WWI hero John J. Pershing served as a young 1LT with the 10th Cav. and witnessed the Army’s capacity to foster racial harmony: “White regiments, black regiments … fought shoulder to shoulder, unmindful of race or color … mindful only of their common duty as Americans.” During WWII the 10th Cav. did not see combat and was dissolved in 1944. After years of dormancy, the 10th Cav. was revived in 1958 as a racially integrated unit which continued the lineage of the famed Buffalo Soldiers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. #Armyhistory #USArmy #TRADOC #BuffaloSoldier #IndianWars #SpanishAmericanWar #Cavalry #BlackHistoryMonth #ArmyHeritage Posted @withregram • @armyhistory (at Middle Tennessee Area) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co11qbKOrmh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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During the nation’s westward expansion after the Civil War, the U.S. Army fought a series of Indian Wars against the Native American Nations with whom white settlers had come into conflict. Instrumental to Army success in the post-bellum Indian Wars were the Indian Scouts, an enlisted cadre of Native American scouts often drawn from Nations with longstanding antagonisms toward the Nations at war with the United States. First formed in 1866, the Indian Scouts were a force of up to 1,000 men (although this slowly declined as the years passed) whose members were be compensated the same as a white cavalryman. The Indian Scouts supplied desperately needed knowledge of the terrain and enemy belligerents to an Army short on expertise and struggling to accomplish its mission. Indian Scouts were essential to Army’s efforts across the greater frontier and played crucial roles in iconic conflicts like the Great Sioux War and the Apache Wars. The settlement of the frontier by the close of the 19th century spelled the end for the Indian Scouts and their unique place in Army history; the service slowly declined until coming to a practical end by the beginning of World War One. During their time in Army service, Indian Scouts earned 16 Medals of Honor; a small part of their legacy has been carried into the present day by U.S. Army Special Forces, whose crossed arrows insignia was originally designated for use by the Indian Scouts in 1890. #Armyhistory #USArmy #MilitaryHistory #IndianWars #GreatPlains #AmericanSouthwest #IndianScouts Posted @withrepost • @armyhistory #nativeamericanheritagemonth (at Columbia, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClRFEqEO68X/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#thisdayinarmyhistory 7 NOVEMBER 1811 - Battle of Tippecanoe #IndianWars American troops under the leadership of General William Henry Harrison were fighting the Indian forces of The Prophet, Tenskwatawa (the brother of Tecumseh) in a forest. Tenskwatawa was part of Tecumseh's Indian confederation. After a few minor skirmishes and several additional attempts to negotiate with Tenskwatawa's representatives, the army continued its march over rough terrain toward Prophetstown. By 6 November, the army had arrived within a few miles of its objective on the north bank of the Wabash and prepared to attack, although the Americans were unsure of the strength of the enemy. When the Indians' attack came at 0400 on 7 November, the Indians overwhelmed the pickets. The sudden onslaught threw the men into disorder "before they could be formed in any regular order." The Indians made four or five fierce charges on the army's lines. Harrison was surprised by the Indians' ferocity, but he soon restored order. Many militiamen rallied at the sight of the regulars standing their ground, despite being inexperienced in Indian warfare themselves. As dawn broke, the Indians made a last attempt to break the American line, but part of the 4th Infantry under Maj. Samuel Wells gave three cheers and launched a bayonet attack supported by a detachment of dragoons that finally put Tenskwatawa's warriors "to a precipitate flight." On the day after the battle, 8 November, Harrison sent a detachment of mounted men to Prophetstown. The dragoons entered the town and found only an aged woman, who informed them that the Indians had left in haste immediately after the action. #armyhistory #USArmy #TRADOC #MilitaryHistory #Tippecanoe Posted @withrepost • @armyhistory (at Columbia, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkqecuXODiO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The Battle of the Little Bighorn has gone on to generate several myths, one of those being Custer and his dress. He did not let his curly locks fly, wield a saber, nor wear his old Civil War uniform. Instead he wore buckskin and a flannel shirt, cut his hair, and all sabers were left behind. Website link in bio! #wildwest #indianwars #littlebighorn #custer #montanahistory #americanhistory #nativeamerican #nativehistory #sioux #cheyenne #montanawriter #writersofinstagram (at Little Bighorn Battlefield, Last Stand Hill) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGnh2I7DMVC/?igshid=1ufgsqa6ubx2

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authentic Civil War Period and American Indian War period Army and Navy Bounty Office & Prize Money Advert. Handbill Charles Sacia of NY!

For just $85.00 Choice piece of authentic ephemera relating to the American Indian Wars and Civil Wars of the United States. Printed by J.Dickson & circulated in Tryon Row, NY - CA.1860’s for the Union Army & Navy soldiers who were passing through the area and looking to earn extra money by seeking out bounty contracts or prize cash prize awards for American Indian Scalps or Bodies. This is a ticket/Handbill advertisement from an official Government bounty agent office in Tyron Row NY during the 1860’s (civil war) and the usage extended through the later American Indian Conflicts which lasted decades following! Condition is near about Uncirculated with a single fold line from 150 years ago and some slight to minor Foxing which is acceptable and expected on a piece of this age. Very choice piece of Militaria and western frontier ephemera that you don’t see often! Open to offers on this piece - would like to see it in a collection that deserve the compliment. Thanks as always for stopping by and viewing our inventory here on Etsy, please feel free to ask any questions necessary about this or any other items we have listed. We are always available to assist our clients with inquiries that they submit and work hard to do so in a expedient fashion. Take good care and be safe during these times! If you find yourself in or near the Green Mountains please make the time to stop by our 2000 square foot showroom located in Central Vermont. Call us to book a private appointment or come in during business hours! Thanks again!

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1865 Spencer Cavalry Carbine. Used by Cavalry troopers from 1865-1890. #cavalry #spencer #1stcavalry #indianwars (at Grand Blanc Huntsman's Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB_WsNmgep-/?igshid=1um3atv4krv8u