Author: Thomas R. Buecker Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press ISBN: 9780806135342 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 326
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Established in 1874 just south of the Black Hills, Fort Robinson witnessed many of the most dramatic, most tragic encounters between whites and American Indians, including the Cheyenne Outbreak, the death of Crazy Horse, the Ghost Dance, the desperation and diplomacy of such famed plains Indian leaders as Dull Knife and Red Cloud, and the tragic sequence of events surrounding Wounded Knee.
Author: Ephriam D. Dickson Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 9780738551180 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 132
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Established in northwestern Nebraska in 1874, Fort Robinson served as a military post for nearly 75 years, playing a critical role in the settlement of the West. From here, soldiers marched out to participate in the Great Sioux War of 1876-1877. The famous Oglala leader Crazy Horse was killed at the post. In 1878, Dull Knife's band of Northern Cheyenne attempted to escape the post, resulting in more than 64 deaths. Troops from Fort Robinson were also sent to the Pine Ridge Agency during the Ghost Dance fervor in 1890, the last of the armed conflicts with the Lakota. The arrival of the railroad at Fort Robinson initiated a new role for the post in the 20th century. Between 1885 and 1907, Fort Robinson was home to the 9th and 10th Cavalry, the famous buffalo soldiers. In 1919, Fort Robinson became a remount depot where horses and mules were purchased and conditioned for issue to the army. During World War II, Fort Robinson included a German POW internment camp and the site of the army's largest war dog reception and training center. The fort closed in 1948 and was made a state park in 1972.
Author: Thomas R. Buecker Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press ISBN: 9780806136462 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 292
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Most fort histories end when the military lowers the flag for the last time and the soldiers march out. In contrast, Fort Robinson—occupied and used for more than fifty years since its abandonment by the U.S. army—has taken on new roles. This book recounts the story of this famous northwestern Nebraska army post as it underwent remarkable transformation in the first half of the twentieth century. In the early 1900s, Fort Robinson hosted the last of the African American buffalo soldiers to serve in Nebraska. In the 1920s and 1930s the fort procured and issued thousands of horses for the U.S. army’s largest remount depot. During World War II, Fort Robinson housed the army’s primary war dog training center and served as a major internment camp for German prisoners of war. After 1948, Fort Robinson became a beef research center and is now the state’s premier park. Fort Robinson and the American Century, 1900-1948, is based on more than twenty years of archival research as well as the personal recollections of the men and women who served at the fort. More than ninety photographs and five maps supplement the narrative.
Author: Roger T. Grange Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 92
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In 'Fort Robinson: Outpost on the Plains,' Roger T. Grange meticulously explores the history and significance of one of the most crucial military outposts in the American West. Through detailed analysis and vivid storytelling, Grange delves into the strategic importance of Fort Robinson during the Indian Wars, as well as its role in the Spanish-American War and World War II. The book's engaging narrative style, combined with Grange's extensive research, provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the outpost's impact on American history and the indigenous peoples of the Great Plains region. Grange's attention to detail and deep respect for historical accuracy make this book a standout in the genre of Western military history. Drawing on primary sources and firsthand accounts, Grange brings to life the complex interactions between settlers, soldiers, and Native Americans on the frontier. Roger T. Grange's expertise in military history, particularly in the American West, is evident in 'Fort Robinson: Outpost on the Plains.' With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, Grange sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of American history and offers valuable insights into the struggles and triumphs of those who lived and fought on the Great Plains. Readers interested in military history, the American West, or Native American studies will find this book both informative and engaging, providing a fresh perspective on the complex legacy of westward expansion.
Author: Denise Low Publisher: U of Nebraska Press ISBN: 149621515X Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 288
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Northern Cheyenne Ledger Art by Fort Robinson Breakout Survivors presents Dodge City ledger-art images and biographies that document a Native perspective at the cusp of reservation life in 1879.
Author: Roger Tibbetts Grange Publisher: Alpha Edition ISBN: 9789356156814 Category : Languages : en Pages : 68
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Author: Jerome A. Greene Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press ISBN: 0806166665 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 277
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Historian Jerome A. Greene is renowned for his memorable chronicles of egregious events involving American Indians and the U.S. military, including Sand Creek, Washita, and Wounded Knee. Now, in January Moon, Greene draws from extensive research and fieldwork to explore a signal—and appallingly brutal—event in American history: the desperate flight of Chief Dull Knife’s Northern Cheyenne Indians from imprisonment at Fort Robinson, Nebraska. In the wake of the Great Sioux War of 1876–77, the U.S. government expelled most Northern Cheyennes from their northern plains homeland to Indian Territory, in present-day Oklahoma. Following mounting hardships, many of those people, under Chiefs Dull Knife and Little Wolf, broke away, seeking to return north. While Little Wolf’s band managed initially to elude pursuing U.S. troops, Dull Knife’s people were captured in 1878 and ushered into a makeshift barrack prison at Camp (later Fort) Robinson, where they spent months waiting for government officials to decide their fate. It is here that Greene’s riveting narrative edges toward its climax. On the night of January 9, 1879, in a bloody struggle with troops, Dull Knife’s people staged a massive breakout from their barrack prison in a last-ditch bid for freedom. Greene paints a vivid picture of their frantic escape, which took place under an unusually brilliant moon that doomed many of those fleeing by silhouetting them against the snow. A climactic engagement at Antelope Creek proved especially devastating, and the helpless people were nearly annihilated. In gripping detail, Greene follows the survivors’ dreadful experiences into their aftermath, including creation of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. Carrying the story to the present day, he describes Cheyenne tribal events commemorating the breakout—all designed to ensure that the injustices of nineteenth-century U.S. government policy will never be forgotten.
Author: Thomas R. Buecker
Author: Ephriam D. Dickson
Author: Thomas R. Buecker
Author: Roger T. Grange
Author: Denise Low
Author: Roger T. Grange
Author: Ephriam D. III Dickson
Author: Roger T. Grange
Author: Roger Tibbetts Grange
Author: Jerome A. Greene