Yellowstone Command

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The narrative focuses on Colonel Nelson A. Miles and his Fifth Infantry's aggressive campaigns against the Lakota-Northern Cheyenne coalition following Custer's defeat. It highlights the relentless military efforts during the harsh winter, leading to the climactic Lame Deer Fight in May 1877, marking the final major confrontation of the Great Sioux War. The book delves into the strategies, challenges, and historical significance of these military actions in the context of American expansion and Native American resistance.