Debunking Wild West Myths on Indian Marksmen Leaders
A Guns magazine feature by Stanley Vestal revises popular Western lore. It cites Gen. George Crook 1876 and a box score across 12 battles showing Indians killing far more whites than language-friendly legends admit. Indians fought with limited guns yet matched firepower through skill and tactics, aided by later cavalry Gatling guns.
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Oter Western Authority
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U.S Cavalry
Ordnance Department
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