The Blue, the Gray and the Red

Inexperienced Union and Confederate soldiers in the West waged numerous bloody campaigns against the Indians during the Civil War. Fighting with a distinct geographical advantage, many tribes terrorized the territory from the Plains to the Pacific, as American pioneers moved west in greater numbers. These noteworthy--and notorious--Indian campaigns featured a fascinating cast of colorful characters, and were set against the wild, desolate, and untamed territories of the western United States. This is the first book to explore Indian conflicts that took place during the Civil War and documents both Union and Confederate encounters with hostile Indians blocking western expansion.

Thom Hatch is the author of numerous works on the Civil War and American West history, including "Custer and the Battle of Little Bighorn: An Encyclopedia" (0786409649), "Clashes of Cavalry: The Civil War Careers of George Armstrong Custer and J. E. B. Stuart" (0811703568), and "The Custer Companion: A Comprehensive Guide to the Life of George Armstrong Custer and the Plains Indian Wars" (0811704777).