The Great Indian Wars 1540-1890

  • Premiered: Oct 2005
  • Episodes: 5
  • Followers: 1
  • Ended
  • PBS
  • Unknown
  • Documentary

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Season 1
1x1
The Indians
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 18, 2005
This episode focuses on the early Native American tribes including Kiowa, Comanche, Arapahoe, Cheyenne and Sioux; it details the rise of horse culture among these tribes, as well as aspects of their clothing, social structure and religion.
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The Cavalry
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 18, 2005
This episode explores the role of the Dragoons; a class of mounted infantry, who used horses for mobility, but dismounted to fight on foot whileprotecting the trails. The world of the .. show full overview
1x3
The Indian Warrior
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 18, 2005
A focus on early Native American conflicts begins this episode. Also, the process of becoming a warrior, and some of the major Native American weapons are explored. Two infamous massacres; the Minnesota Massacre, and the Sand Creek Massacre.
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Battle for the Northern Plains
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 18, 2005
Some of the most famous conflicts occurred during the 1865 Winter Offensive. We learn of Red Cloud's War; Chief Roman Nose and the Cheyenne Twilight. We learn aboy the Battle of Little Big Horn, and the Wounded Knee Massacre.
1x5 Show finale
Battle for the Southern Plains
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 18, 2005
In this final episode, we learn of the Council House Fight and the Texas Rangers; Chief Buffalo Hump's War; the First Battle of Adobe Walls; the Red River War; the Desert Southwest; .. show full overview

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