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The Infamous Dakota War Trials of 1862

Revenge, Military Law and the Judgment of History

By: John A. Haymond

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The Infamous Dakota War Trials of 1862

Revenge, Military Law and the Judgment of History

By: John A. Haymond

The U.S.-Dakota War, the bloodiest Indian war of the 19th century, erupted in southwestern Minnesota during the summer of 1862. In the war's aftermath, a hastily convened commission of five army officers conducted trials of 391 Indians charged with murder and massacre. In 36 days, 303 Dakota men were sentenced to death. In the largest simultaneous execution in American history, 38 were hanged on a single gallows on December 26, 1862--an incident now widely considered an act of revenge rather than judicial punishment. Providing fresh insight into this controversial event, this book examines the Dakota War trials from the perspective of 19th century military law. The author discusses the causes and far-reaching consequences of the war, the claims of widespread atrocities, the modern debate over the role of culture in lawful warfare and how the war has been depicted by historians.

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274

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McFarland

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ISBN 10

1476665109

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9781476665108

Civil War Almanac

By: John C. Fredriksen

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Civil War Almanac

By: John C. Fredriksen

Presents a comprehensive reference to the American Civil War, including a chronology of major events, biographical sketches, related articles and a collection of maps.

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865

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Infobase Publishing

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1438108036

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9781438108032

American Military Leaders

From Colonial Times to the Present [2 volumes]

By: John C. Fredriksen

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American Military Leaders

From Colonial Times to the Present [2 volumes]

By: John C. Fredriksen

A comprehensive collection of biographies of the most prominent military leaders in American history. American Military Leaders contains over 400 A–Z biographies of individuals such as Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, who ended hundreds of years of tradition by allowing women to serve on Navy ships; and, Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, whose rules of clandestine warfare are still followed by the U.S. Special Forces. Coverage centers on the outstanding generals, sergeants, fighter aces, militiamen, theorists, doctors, and nurses who make up America's military history. This volume presents their backgrounds, contributions, and significance to America's fortunes in war. This title also cites works for further research, includes a list of leaders organized by their military titles, and a comprehensive index.

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943

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1576074692

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9781576074695

Bloody Valverde

A Civil War Battle on the Rio Grande, February 21 1862

By: John Taylor

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Bloody Valverde

A Civil War Battle on the Rio Grande, February 21 1862

By: John Taylor

The first complete account of the largest battle in New Mexico, and a turning point in the Civil War in the West.

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199

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UNM Press

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0826321488

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9780826321480

The United States Army

A Chronology, 1775 to the Present

By: John C. Fredriksen

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The United States Army

A Chronology, 1775 to the Present

By: John C. Fredriksen

This book offers a detailed timeline of the key events in the history of the U.S. Army, from the American Revolutionary War to today's ongoing conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. The United States Army: A Chronology, 1775 to the Present captures the full sweep of the U.S. Army's place in our nation's history. Its series of concise, yet highly informative, entries cover all important events involving American ground troops—both successes and failures, in wartime and in peace—from the American Revolutionary War to the present. In a basic chronological format anchored to specific dates, The United States Army reports on all significant military engagements—major conflicts and isolated actions—but goes well beyond the battlefield to include significant political and administrative changes affecting the military, notable events in the careers of generals and soldiers, significant military texts, the foundation of noted schools of instruction, and military minutae such as pay scales and creation of a general staff. Coverage also extends beyond the regular army to include auxiliaries from the colonial militias, to today's National Guard, Reserves, Army Aviation, and Special Forces.

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385

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1598843451

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9781598843453

Bodyslick

By: John H. Sibley

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Bodyslick

By: John H. Sibley

An unforgettable new novel set in the year 2031, where gangs, guns, and genetic engineering rule. In a world where genetic engineering and organ transplants are booming businesses on the black market, Malcolm Steel, Jr. is king. His turf is Chicago, a city torn apart by the haves and have-nots alike, and Malcolm-known as Bodyslick on the streets-has found a lucrative hustle stealing healthy organs and selling them to desperate, wealthy patients in need of transplants. Bodyslick has the connections, the knowledge, and the 9mm laser pistol just in case things get hectic. But with the Italian mob, racist skinheads, and the biggest gang in Chinatown on his case, he is going to need all the help he can get, especially when his old 'hood cutbuddy and rival ganglord get ready to take over the trade by any means necessary. Now Bodyslick will make one last run to try to get out of the game for good. But some people will do anything and destroy anyone to make sure that the only way he goes out is piece by bloody piece. John H. Sibley is a writer and accomplished artist. His writing has appeared in "Chicago Reader, "the "Chicago Maroon, New City, Chicago Sun-Times, " and "Midwest Jazz. " His paintings are in the private collections of Chicago's Mayor Richard J. Daley, former NBA star John Salley, author Manik D. Dover, Mike Tyson, the late Walter Payton, and the American Sports Artist Museum Archive. The father of two daughters, he lives on the west side of Chicago.

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448

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Dafina Books

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1599832437

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9781599832432

History of the Upper Mississippi Valley. Containing the Geology of the Upper Mississippi and Saint Louis Valleys

By: Edward Duffield Neill,John Fletcher Williams,H. N. Winchell,Charles S. Bryant

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History of the Upper Mississippi Valley. Containing the Geology of the Upper Mississippi and Saint Louis Valleys

By: Edward Duffield Neill,John Fletcher Williams,H. N. Winchell,Charles S. Bryant

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

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730

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385467055

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9783385467057

My Life before the World War, 1860–1917

A Memoir

By: John J. Pershing

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My Life before the World War, 1860–1917

A Memoir

By: John J. Pershing

Few American military figures are more revered than General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing (1860--1948), who is most famous for leading the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. The only soldier besides George Washington to be promoted to the highest rank in the U.S. Army (General of the Armies), Pershing was a mentor to the generation of generals who led America's forces during the Second World War. Though Pershing published a two-volume memoir, My Experiences in the World War, and has been the subject of numerous biographies, few know that he spent many years drafting a memoir of his experiences prior to the First World War. In My Life Before the World War, 1860--1917, John T. Greenwood rescues this vital resource from obscurity, making Pershing's valuable insights into key events in history widely available for the first time. Pershing performed frontier duty against the Apaches and Sioux from 1886--1891, fought in Cuba in 1898, served three tours of duty in the Philippines, and was an observer with the Japanese Army in 1905 during the Russo-Japanese War. He also commanded the Mexican Punitive Expedition to capture Pancho Villa in 1916--1917. My Life Before the World War provides a rich personal account of events, people, and places as told by an observer at the center of the action. Carefully edited and annotated, this memoir is a significant contribution to our understanding of a legendary American soldier and the historic events in which he participated.

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