Books at On Military Matters
Updated as of 12/05/2024
ABBREVIATIONS: dj-dust jacket, biblio-bibliography, b/w-black and white, illust-illustrations, b/c-book club addition.rct - recent arrival or pending publication, spc - OMM Special Price
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1-194470
Alexander, Steve G.A. Custer to the Little Big Horn
Oversized 8x11.75-inch book traces George Armstrong Custer's life from his beginning to his end at Little Big Horn on June 25, 1876. Includes 200+ period photographs and full color pictures plus 4 maps. 1 vol, 176 pgs
2011 SPAIN, ANDREA PRESS |
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1-241291
Blake, Mike WARPAINT! V1: PLAINS INDIAN SHIELD & HORSE DECORATIONS
Large format full color hardback. 64 full color plates with 350+ shield designs plus 84 horse patterns. The latest illustrated triumph from Mike. A comprehensive illustrated study of shield designs and horse decoration of the plains Indians. 1 vol, 124 pgs
2023 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS |
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1-241292
Blake, Mike WARPAINT! Volume 2: Plains Indian War Shirts and War Society Regalia
Large format full color hardback. Considers the special war shirts worn by warriors of the Plain's First Nations, with the majority being given over to new full color illustrations of surviving shirts now in collections all over the world. There are commentaries accompanying the plates, describing the materials used and some of the symbolism employed in the designs on them; plus other regalia, lance feathers, etc. Contains 70 full color plates. 1 vol, 120 pgs
2024 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS |
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1-194600
Burke, Robert F. WITH CUSTER AT THE DEATH
The fascination with Custer's Last Stand hasn't diminished in the decades since 1876. He led his regiment well ahead of the main body, only to run into an unprecedented gathering of Indians. The first accounts were pieced together by other soldiers arriving on the scene in the battle's aftermath, and by archaeologists in the generations since. To that information was added the reminiscences of the Indians who fought there. |
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1-42800
Connell, Evan S. SON OF THE MORINING STAR
Explore the personalities of Custer and the other Federal and Indian leaders. Biblio, index, end map. 1 vol, 441 pgs
1984 S. FRANCISCO, N. POINT PR |
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1-239790
Davis, Christopher North American Indian
The North American Indian's fascinating history, then brings the reader up to 1969. Includes maps and more than 150 prints, paintings, and photographs. 1 vol, 144 pgs
1969 UK, HAMLYN PUBLISHING |
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1-59720
Fowler, Arlen BLACK INFANTRY IN THE WEST, THE:1869-1891
A history of the 24th & 25th Infantry Regiments, b/w illust, chpt notes, biblio, index. 1 vol, 167 pgs
1999 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA |
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2-34910
Graham, W.A. STORY OF THE LITTLE BIGHORN, THE
Classic account and one of the most comprehensive, b/w photos and line drawings, index. 1 vol, 221 pgs
1959 US , BONANZA BOOKS |
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1-235880
Harris, Forrest GUNFIGHT ROYALE: Old West Wargame
This game is essentially Gunfighter's Ball miniatures rules in a boardgame format with plastic cartoon figures. game includes: 20 x 20-inch Gameboard, 13 plastic playing pieces (12 gunfighters and one rider), 188 cards (characters, weapons and items, dirty tricks, scenarios, wounds, and reference), 6 Punch boards for tokens and wound chips, 7 dice (3 types), and dry erase pens. 1 vol, 1 pgs
2023 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER MINIATURES |
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1-239730
Hassrick, Royal B The Colorful Story of North American Indians
Surveys the histories of seven major geographical peoples, describing their ways of life, governmental systems, beliefs, customs, arts, and crafts. Many pictures in both black and white and color. 1 vol, 144 pgs
1974 US, OCTOPUS BOOKS |
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2-194680
Hedren, Paul GREAT SIOUX WAR ORDERS OF BATTLE: How the United States Army Waged War on the Nothern Plains, 1876-1877
The Great Sioux War played out on 27 different battlefields scattered across five states. Extensive documentation demonstrates that the American army adapted quickly to the challenges of fighting this unconventional war and was more effectively led and better equipped than is customarily believed. While it lost at Powder River and at the Little Big Horn, it did not lose the Great Sioux War. |
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2-39140
Jamieson, Perry D. CROSSING THE DEADLY GROUND: US Army Tactics 1865-99
The first manual to emphasize on both offense and defense using small-unit tactics, b/w illust, maps, biblio, index. |
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2-73270
Jones, David E. NATIVE NORTH AMERICAN ARMOR, SHIELDS & FORTS
6x9 inches with b/w illustrations, the author makes a systematic study of the defensive armor and fortifications of native Indian tribes, often with eyewitness descriptions. Biblio, index. 1 vol, 232 pgs
2004 AUSTIN, UNIV OF TEXAS |
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1-239820
La Farge, Oliver A Pictorial History of the American Indian
Over-sized hard cover on the general history of American Indians. Almost every page has black and white photos and descriptions of many aspects of their lives. The chapters in the book include They Discovered America, Kings of the South, Mothers and Tortures, The Wigwam People, The Western Farmers, The Old Settlers, The Great Open Spaces, Behind the Shining Mountains, The Eagle - The Raven - The Whale, Ghosts and Drugs, and The Non-Vanishing Americans, Index. 1 vol, 270 pgs
1956 US, CROWN PUBLISHING |
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1-240740
Langellier, John P. MORE WORK THAN GLORY: Buffalo Soldiers in the United States Army, 1865-1916
Views the broader perspectives of race against the backdrop of the transition of the U.S. Army from a frontier constabulary to an international power. In the process, he highlights the staggering assortment of non-military missions including assignments to national parks and forests; road building; exploration; pioneer military bicycling; duty along the border between the United States and Mexico; employment as agents of law and order, and a litany of other contributions against formidable Native Americans and others. |
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1-59710
Leckie, William H. BUFFALO SOLDIERS, THE
A history of the 9th & 10th Cavalry Regiments, b/w drawings/illust/maps, biblio, index. 1 vol, 290 pgs
1999 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA |
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1-195830
MacLean, Colonel French L. Custer's Best: The Story of Company M, 7th Cavalry at the Little Bighorn
This is the story of George Custer's best cavalry company at the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn - Company M. With a tragically flawed, but extremely brave Company Commander and a no-nonsense First Sergeant, Company M maintained a disciplined withdrawal from the skirmish line fighting, saving Major Marcus Reno's entire detachment and possibly the rest of the regiment from annihilation. Presented here is the most-detailed work on a single company at the Little Bighorn ever written -- the product of multi-year research at archives across the country and detailed visits to the battlefield by a combat veteran who understands fields of fire, weapons' effects, training, morale, decision-making, unit cohesion and the value of outstanding non-commissioned officers. 1 vol, 272 pgs
2011 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS |
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2-82255
Mayoralas, Jose Antonio Fernandez THE US CAVALRY 1865-1890: Patrolling the Frontier
All the chapters are illustrated with photos, color illustrations, maps, and diagrams. Part of the 'Historical Warrior Series'. 1 vol, 52 pgs
2007 SPAIN, ANDREA PRESS |
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1-190180
McChristian, Douglas UNIFORMS, ARMS, AND EQUIPMENT:US Army in the West
Vol 1: Headgear, Clothing and Footgear and Vol 2: Weapons and Accoutrments. Hundreds of b/w & color photos/illust/drawings; an outstanding reference guide, biblio, index. 2 vol, 628 pgs
2007 US, UNIV'SITY OF OKLAHOMA |
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1-190181
McChristian, Douglas UNIFORMS, ARMS, AND EQUIPMENT:US Army in the West
Vol 1-Headgear, Clothing and Footgear; 100's of b/w and color photos/illust/drawings. 8.5x11 must have reference guide, biblio, index. 1 vol, 300 pgs
2007 US, UNIV'SITY OF OKLAHOMA |
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1-190182
McChristian, Douglas UNIFORMS, ARMS, AND EQUIPMENT:US Army in the West
Vol 2-Weapons and Accouterments; 100's of b/w and color photos/illust/drawings. 8.5x11 must have reference guide, biblio, index. 1 vol, 298 pgs
2007 US, UNIV'SITY OF OKLAHOMA |
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1-35730
McChristian, Douglas US ARMY IN THE WEST, THE:1870-1880
Details of the uniforms, weapons & equipment, 233 b/w illust, appendices, notes, biblio, index. 1 vol, 384 pgs
1995 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA |
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3-35730
McChristian, Douglas US ARMY IN THE WEST, THE:1870-1880
Details of the uniforms, weapons & equipment, 233 b/w illust, appendices, notes, biblio, index. 1 vol, 384 pgs
2008 US, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA |
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1-62840
Merrill, James M. SPURS TO GLORY:The Story of the US Cavalry
The 110 year story of the US Cavalry, covers allthe major campaigns, b/w illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 302 pgs
1966 CHICAGO, RAND McNALLY |
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1-196200
Michno, Gregory DAKOTA DAWN: The Decisive First Week of the Sioux Uprising, August 1862
The 1862 Dakota conflict, which encompassed perhaps the greatest massacre of whites by Indians in American history, is filled with emotional drama, irony, tragedy, cowardice, and heroism. The drama engulfed thousands of people and the dimension of individual experiences can be overwhelming. Previous attempts to sort out the stories and place the events in a coherent chronological and geographical order have been unsuccessful. Award-winning author Gregory F. Michno's Dakota Dawn: The Decisive First Week of the Sioux Uprising, August 1862 provides the uprising with an essential clarity and life that readers will find refreshing and invigorating. |
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1-239800
National Geographic Society The World of the American Indian
A tribal supplement and a cultural map detailing nearly six hundred native American tribes of the U.S. and Canada highlight a photographic chronicle of the history, diverse cultural traditions, and contemporary cultural and political renewal of native American tribes |
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1-22060
Nye, Colonel W.S. CARBINES & LANCE:The story of Old Fort Sill
From 1833 to 1875 Fort Sill was at the center of the Indian Wars, b/w maps & illust, index. 1 vol, 362 pgs
1974 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA |
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2-22060
Nye, Colonel W.S. CARBINES & LANCE:The story of Old Fort Sill
From 1833 to 1875 Fort Sill was at the center of the Indian Wars, b/w maps & illust, index. 1 vol, 362 pgs
1997 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA |
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1-45680
Springer, Ted A SHINING TIME - THE DRAGOONS 1776-1849:Horse Soldiers Part 1
8.5x11, guns, gear and uniforms of the US Dragoons during the expansion of the American Frontier, b/w drawings throughout. 1 vol, 132 pgs
1995 OSSEO, TRACK OF THE WOLF |
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1-239740
Storm, Hyemeyohsts Seven Arrows
A heartbreaking story of victory, defeat, and of a spiritual search in a profane world, this is the story of Night Bear and his people. It is the tale of the land they cherish and the lives they hold sacred, lived until the enemy can no longer be stopped, and the dead have few left to weep for them. 1 vol, 373 pgs
1972 US, HARPER AND ROW |
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1-193080
Terry, Michael Plains Indians Regalia & Customs
260 color photos. This original study of Plains Indian cultures of the 19th century is presented through the use of period writings, paintings and early photography that relate how life was carried out. The author juxtaposes the sources with new research and modern color photography of specific replica items. Thereby, the past comes to life and today's readers learn this history with concrete examples to which they relate. |
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1-241950
Utley, Robert THE COMMANDERS: Civil War Generals Who Shaped the American West
Examines the careers of seven military leaders who served as major generals for the Union in the Civil War, then as brigadier generals in command of the U.S. Army's western departments. Their actions were critical in the expansion of federal control in the West, effecting the final subjugation of American Indian tribal groups. Includes an objective comparison of all eight generals' performance records. Contains 13 b&w illustrations and 10 maps. 1 vol, 256 pgs
2024 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS |
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1-10650
Utley, Robert M. FRONTIERSMEN IN BLUE:US Army & the Indian 1848-65
History of the achievements and failures of the US regular and volunteer armies from the Mexican wars to close of Civil War. Biblio, index, maps, illust 1 vol, 384 pgs
1984 LINCOLN, UNIV OF NEBRASKA |
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2-10650
Utley, Robert M. FRONTIERSMEN IN BLUE:US Army & the Indian 1848-65
History of the achievements and failures of the US regular and volunteer armies from the Mexican wars to close of Civil War. Biblio, index, maps, illust 1 vol, 384 pgs
1973 NY, MACMILLAN PUBLISHING |
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1-10660
Utley, Robert M. FRONTIER REGULARS:US Army and the Indian 1866-1891
History of the US Army during the twenty-five years following the Civil War. Index, biblio, maps, ill. 1 vol, 494 pgs
1984 LINCOLN, UNIV OF NEBRASKA |
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1-239070
Wallace, W.A. THE BATTLE OF THE LITTLE BIG HORN: A New Appraisal
Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer died at the hands of native Americans by the banks of the Little Big Horn in Montana 25th June 1876. This is an established undisputed fact. What is disputed is the real reason that he died. So forget all you have been indoctrinated to believe and begin to learn the truth. George Custer was an anathema to his superiors, but the populace loved him. If he were to stand for president in the coming elections there was a strong possibility that he would win. Neither William T. Sherman nor Phil Sheridan could allow that to happen. Thus they conspired to put Custer in a position in the field where the opposing Sioux and Cheyenne were stronger and could deliver the Coup de Gras. |
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1-242801
Wallace, W.A. THE BATTLE OF LITTLE BIGHORN: A New Appraisal
This two-book series, raises the idea that Sherman and Sheridan conspired against Custer due to his popularity, and put him in a position in the field where the opposing Sioux and Cheyenne were stronger. This first of two volumes deals with circumstances that arose leading the Native Americans on a collision course with the US Army. Contains 20 mono illustrations. 1 vol, 280 pgs
2023 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-242802
Wallace, W.A. THE AFTERMATH OF THE BATTLE OF LITTLE BIGHORN
This two-book series, raises the idea that Sherman and Sheridan conspired against Custer due to his popularity, and put him in a position in the field where the opposing Sioux and Cheyenne were stronger. This second of two volumes seeks to shine light on the cover up of the murder conspiracy of Generals Sheridan and Sherman to kill G. A. Custer, as well as go over the aftermath of the battle itself and the resulting Reno Court of Inquiry. Contains 20 mono illustrations. 1 vol, 192 pgs
2023 UK, PEN & SWORD |
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1-219600
Watt, Robert N HORSES WORN TO MERE SHADOWS: The Victorio Campaign 1880
This study commences with Victorio's return to New Mexico in January 1880. The US army's January to February campaign illustrates the operational decoy strategy employed by Victorio to protect his own logistic support whilst simultaneously undermining that of his opponents. Includes 109 black and white photos, 25 color maps, 2 black and white sketches, 29 tables, and 8 figures. |
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2-219600
Watt, Robert N HORSES WORN TO MERE SHADOWS: The Victorio Campaign 1880
This study commences with Victorio's return to New Mexico in January 1880. The US army's January to February campaign illustrates the operational decoy strategy employed by Victorio to protect his own logistic support whilst simultaneously undermining that of his opponents. Includes 109 black and white photos, 25 color maps, 2 black and white sketches, 29 tables, and 8 figures. |
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1-221770
Watt, Robert N WITH MY FACE TO MY BITTER FOES: Nana's War 1880-1881
The third volume takes up the story of the continued Apache struggle for the return of their Ojo Caliente reservation after Victorio's death at Tres Castillos. Led by Nana, the surviving Chihenne Apaches regrouped and, despite their losses, decided to continue the fight. Includes 50 b/w photos, 10 color maps, 27 tables, and 5 figures. |
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1-18390
Wormser, Richard THE YELLOWLEGS: Story of the US Cavalry
Reprint of a 1966 publication. |
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