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January 18, 1877
The Worthington Advance
Worthington, Nobles County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
General Crook expresses unbounded faith in enlisting friendly Sioux as scouts, illustrated by their direct strike on a Cheyenne village in a recent campaign, surprising the enemy in sub-zero temperatures and causing many to flee barefoot.
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Crook Believes in Indian Scouts.
Gen. Crook has unbounded faith in the successful working of the plan of the enlistment of friendly Sioux as scouts. An instance of their value is found in the fact that in the last campaign against the Cheyenne wherein the Snake and Pawnees had followed their circular trails for several days, the Sioux darted out in a direct line and struck the village at once, the surprise proving so complete that many Cheyennes fled without even a moccasin on their feet, with the thermometer several degrees below zero.
Gen. Crook has unbounded faith in the successful working of the plan of the enlistment of friendly Sioux as scouts. An instance of their value is found in the fact that in the last campaign against the Cheyenne wherein the Snake and Pawnees had followed their circular trails for several days, the Sioux darted out in a direct line and struck the village at once, the surprise proving so complete that many Cheyennes fled without even a moccasin on their feet, with the thermometer several degrees below zero.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Action
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Sioux Scouts
Gen Crook
Cheyenne Campaign
Military Surprise
Indian Wars
Winter Attack
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Crook
Sioux
Cheyenne
Snake
Pawnees
Story Details
Key Persons
Gen. Crook
Sioux
Cheyenne
Snake
Pawnees
Event Date
Last Campaign
Story Details
Gen. Crook trusts friendly Sioux scouts; in campaign against Cheyenne, Sioux surprised village directly while others followed trails, causing complete surprise in freezing weather.