Civil War in Texas and New Mexico Territory

by Steve Cottrell, Andy Thomas (Illustrator), Whit Edwards (Contributor)

The Civil War in the Indian Territory proved to be a test of valor and endurance for both sides. Author Steve Cottrell outlines the events that led up to the involvement of this region in the war, the role of the Native Americans who took part in the war, and the effect their participation had on the war's outcome, particularly in this region. For Indians, as in the rest of the country, neighbor was pitted against neighbor, with members of the same tribe often fighting against each other. Cottrell describes in vivid detail the guerilla warfare, surprise attacks, and all-out battles that stained the grassy plains of Oklahoma with blood. In addition, he introduces the reader to the interesting and often colorful leaders of the military-North and South-including the only Indian to attain the rank of general in the war, Confederate general Stand Watie. With outstanding illustrations by Andy Thomas, this story is a tribute to and a revealing portrait of those who fought and the important role they played in this era of our country's history.

Genres: American Civil War, Civil War

162 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 30, 1995

Reviews

[Jennifer Bohnhoff · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick, fun, and informative read. Mr. Cottrell has a great voice, which brings humor and immediacy to some distant events, and the pen and ink drawings are a nice touch, especially the beautiful cartography. This is a good resource for anyone who wants to know more about the Southwest during the Civil War.

[jj Grilliette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick little sum up history

[Corey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good coverage of the western theatre and how the Confederacy
hope to control the west: Colorado and California but abandoned
the plan after defeats in New Mexico and Arizona. Col. Chivington
and the Colorado regiment outmaneuvered Confederate Texas troops
at Glorietta Pass destroying their supplies and forcing a retreat
that resulted in disastrous lack of food and water and many deaths
traveling through the infamous Jornado del muerto back to El Paso.
The Texans then made the 700 mile return to San Antonio putting an
early conclusion to fighting in the New Mexico territory. Sibley and
Canby were the most prominent leaders for each side, but Kit Carson
served throughout the war after years as trapper, indian fighter,
and explorer of the west.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Most writings about the American Civil War center on the conflicts in the Eastern and Middle South. Little has been done about Texas and the Rocky Mountain region. Few are aware that Confederate forces from Texas tried to conquer the American Southwest and gain control of California's gold fields. This work covers that phase of the war.