American West
''Comanche''
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/comancheThe ''Warhorse'' known as ''Comanche'', led a life so shrouded in myth and legend – that much of his ''truth'' has been greatly exaggerated. It is Comanche which is …
The Rifle of Chief Crazy Horse
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/the-rifle-of-chief-crazy-horseAs War Chief of The Ogala Sioux, (Native Americans) - his name was Tasunke Witko, which translated means "His Horse Is Crazy". A noted brave warrior (respected and feared …
The Sword of Lt.-Col. GA Custer
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/the-sword-of-ltcol-ga-custerMuch has been written (for and against) this controversial American General (although called "General", he was actually a Lieutenant-Colonel. He was given an honorary Bre …
Cheyenne Dog Soldier
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/cheyenne-dog-soldierPerhaps of The The US Army's most vaunted Native American Warrior Enemies, was not The Sioux or Apache – but The Cheyenne. Originating from Minnesota, The Tribe mad …
US 3rd Colorado Cavalry
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/us-3rd-colorado-cavalryThe uniqueness and later infamy that is attached to The 3rd Colorado Cavalry Regiment, while not perhaps well known, is nonetheless a crucial component to the ''true stor …
Native American Tomahawk
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/natyive-american-tomahawk A traditional Native American weapon, The Tomahawk evolved over many thousands of years of evolution. Originally featuring a stone head (of various styles and shap …
William ''Curly Bill'' Brocius (Weapons)
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/william-curly-bill-brocius-weaponsWilliam “Curly Bill” Brocius was the informal leader of the Western Outlaw Gang known as The Cochise County Cowboys. The gang terrorized much of New Mexico, A …
Myra Matbelle 'Belle Starr'' Shirley (Weapons)
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/myra-matbelle-belle-starr-shirley-weaponsOn of the first women “Outlaws”, Belle Starr was born Myra Maybelle Shirley in 1848. She received a “classical” education and was well versed in p …
US Cavalry Horse
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/us-cavalry-horse The single most important piece of “equipment” for a Cavalryman was not his weapon, it was his horse. Often better “cared for” than the sol …
US Cavalry
https://www.strongholdnation.co.uk/history/american-west/us-cavalry Although the use of US soldiers as a mounted force goes back to The American Revolution, Cavalry as a viable military force came into age during The American Civil …