Apache Tactics 1830–86 cover
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A fascinating study of one of the great Native American tribes and their attempt to preserve their independence during the 19th century.

The Apache culture of the latter half of the 19th century blended together the lifestyles of the Great Plains, Great Basin and the South-West, but it was their warfare that captured the imagination. This book reveals the skilful tactics of the Apache people as they raided and eluded the much larger and better-equipped US government forces.

Drawing on primary research conducted in the deserts of New Mexico and Arizona, this book reveals the small-unit warfare of the Apache tribes as they attempted to preserve their freedom, and in particular the actions of the most famous member of the Apache tribes – Geronimo.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Historical summary of Mexican and American confrontations with the Apache peoples
Environment & culture: the terrain of Apacheria – the Apache adaption to conditions – the raiding culture – training and leadership
Strategy & Tactics: Evasion – Victorio's strategy 1879–80
Ambush: planned ambush – killing ambush – ambush by decoy – ad hoc ambush
Attack – ambush, attack and evasion
Targeting of enemy horses – adaption to enemy weapons and practices – terror tactics

Product details

Published 20 Jan 2012
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781849086301
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations Black & white photos and colour plates
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Elite
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Robert N. Watt

Dr Robert Watt is a lecturer at the University of…

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Adam Hook

Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his wo…

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