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Indian fighter Miles narrowly misses Lame Deer in 1877
In a vivid reminiscence, General Miles recalls a near-fatal encounter with Lame Deer during a Sioux campaign in Dakota Territory. A white scout’s risky move spurs a desperate rescue as a rifle fires close to Miles, killing a soldier and scattering the Indian group. The piece links the incident to Miles's broader career and era.
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Miles
Lame Deer
Northwest
Lawa
Dakota
George W. Baird
Warerior
Ron Star
India