The Sioux Wars
Red Cloud's War
Fort CF Smith Part 1 The Establishment
The Bozeman Trail, from the beginning to the end of its relatively short history, was a scene of almost constant turmoil. In the eyes of the Sioux, especially the followers of Chief Red Cloud and their Cheyenne allies, the trail violated the Treaty of Fort Laramie. The Treaty had promised undisturbed hunting grounds to the Sioux and the trail traversed some of their most prized country. These warriors immediately saw to it that any white man on the Bozeman Trail was fair game.
The Bozeman Trail, from the beginning to the end of its relatively short history, was a scene of almost constant turmoil. In the eyes of the Sioux, especially the followers of Chief Red Cloud and their Cheyenne allies, the trail violated the Treaty of Fort Laramie. The Treaty had promised undisturbed hunting grounds to the Sioux and the trail traversed some of their most prized country. These warriors immediately saw to it that any white man on the Bozeman Trail was fair game.
Insanity at Fort CF Smith
From 1866-1868 Fort C.F. Smith was one of the most remote and dangerous forts in frontier history. The fort was in a near constant state of siege during its short, tenuous life. The fort has become quite famous because of its role on the Bozeman Trail and notable incidents such as the Hayfield Fight. Much less research has been done concerning the psychological effects of frontier duty. Boredom, fear, isolation and loneliness were near constant companions.
From 1866-1868 Fort C.F. Smith was one of the most remote and dangerous forts in frontier history. The fort was in a near constant state of siege during its short, tenuous life. The fort has become quite famous because of its role on the Bozeman Trail and notable incidents such as the Hayfield Fight. Much less research has been done concerning the psychological effects of frontier duty. Boredom, fear, isolation and loneliness were near constant companions.