The Nez Perce Flight to Canada

The US Cavalry’s clash with the Nez Perce provides an excellent case study of unconventional warfare. The battles forced the Nez Perce Indians and their horses to flee on a perilous journey that sent them1,600 miles throughout the vast Northwest of the United States. Why did the US Army fail to achieve decisive victory over the Nez Perce in 1877; and what lessons can be taken from this historical case and applied to today’s wars. The author provides a thoughtful and well researched look into this little known campaign.