Our Hallowed Ground: Guide to Indian War Battlefield Locations in Eastern Montana (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781418404734)

This Guide Book was written for those who are interesting in touring the battlefields and sites of the American Indian Wars in eastern Montana. This book provides driving directions using a map, plus GPS coordinates and compass readings for the most advantageous view of these sites. Each chapter is laid out by the name of the battlefield, fort or cantonment, location, other known names, the campaign name, date(s), principal commanders involved, forces engaged, estimated causalities, a brief history of the battle and the names of Medal of Honor recipients, followed with current pictures of the battlefield. Interesting bits of information, data and observations as walked over by the author. Author has included a copy of the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868 and a brief on the Indian War Campaign Medal authorized by the Congress some 42 years after the Indian campaigns. Several biographies are included of the officers that served during the Indian campaigns, there continued service and where now buried. The author has included other reference books and websites to review on the Indian War Campaigns.

Author: R. Kent Morgan
ISBN-10: 141840473X
ISBN-13: 9781418404734
Publisher: Authorhouse
Language: English
Published: 07/22/2004
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.48w x 0.35d