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Impasse: Based on the Battle of Milk Creek
Impasse is an action/war drama based on the Battle of Milk Creek, one of the last true battles of the American Indian Wars and the most decorated single battle in U.S. Military history. This book is presented in screenplay format.
In September of 1879, the Indian Agent of the White River Agency in Northwest Colorado, telegraphs the United States Cavalry for military aid. The agent, Nathanial Meeker, fears for the safety of the agency's employees and their families after an altercation with one of the Ute Chieftains.
Heeding Meeker’s call for help is Major Thomas Thornburgh, Commanding Officer of Fort Steele in the Wyoming Territory. The Major assembles a force of 150 men and sets out on a 180 mile journey to the White River Agency. During the trek, the Major encounters Chief Jack, only to ignore his warning to stay off the Ute reservation lands. The Major believes that a simple show of force will settle down the Ute agitation.
On September 29, 1879, Major Thornburgh leads his command onto Ute lands and into an ambush led by Chief Jack. The ensuing battle results in casualties greater than 30%. In response to the Cavalry advancement, the Utes also massacre Meeker and all the men of the agency.
The screenplay focuses on the Cavalry's overconfidence and denial of potential resistance; the development of the young adjutant Lieutenant Cherry; Captain Payne, the veteran Indian fighter; Sergeant Henry Johnson who earns one of the first Congressional Medals of Honor for a black soldier; as well as many others that performed heroic acts contributing to the commands survival. Eleven (11) Medals of Honor were bestowed for acts of heroism by Congress.
In September of 1879, the Indian Agent of the White River Agency in Northwest Colorado, telegraphs the United States Cavalry for military aid. The agent, Nathanial Meeker, fears for the safety of the agency's employees and their families after an altercation with one of the Ute Chieftains.
Heeding Meeker’s call for help is Major Thomas Thornburgh, Commanding Officer of Fort Steele in the Wyoming Territory. The Major assembles a force of 150 men and sets out on a 180 mile journey to the White River Agency. During the trek, the Major encounters Chief Jack, only to ignore his warning to stay off the Ute reservation lands. The Major believes that a simple show of force will settle down the Ute agitation.
On September 29, 1879, Major Thornburgh leads his command onto Ute lands and into an ambush led by Chief Jack. The ensuing battle results in casualties greater than 30%. In response to the Cavalry advancement, the Utes also massacre Meeker and all the men of the agency.
The screenplay focuses on the Cavalry's overconfidence and denial of potential resistance; the development of the young adjutant Lieutenant Cherry; Captain Payne, the veteran Indian fighter; Sergeant Henry Johnson who earns one of the first Congressional Medals of Honor for a black soldier; as well as many others that performed heroic acts contributing to the commands survival. Eleven (11) Medals of Honor were bestowed for acts of heroism by Congress.
161 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 4, 2017
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