Kraig Myers
Contributing Writer
Dr. Myers - Dr. Myers
Dr. Myers is a small animal veterinarian who was born and raised in Montana. Since childhood, he has had a keen interest in the history, geography, and geology of the western United States. He has published articles for other websites on topics related to pet health care. In addition to informational articles, Dr. Myers is authoring poetry and he has a western historical novel in the works. In addition to writing, he enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and gold prospecting. His goal here at Suite 101 is to provide interesting topics in western history and recreation as well as animal health care issues to his readers. So sit back and enjoy. Dr. Myers welcomes any feedback that you may have.
Latest Articles
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Indian Wars and the Year of Custer: Reno's Reconnaissance
In preparation for the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Major Marcus Reno lead a scouting party to locate the enemy Sioux and Cheyenne Indians.
Sep 16, 2011
- Kraig Myers
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Indian Wars and the Year of Custer: The Rosebud Defeat and Custer
The flawed strategy of General Crook lead to his defeat in the Battle of the Rosebud and contributed to Custer's demise at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Sep 13, 2011
- Kraig Myers
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Indian Wars and the Year of Custer: The Battle of the Rosebud
During the Indian Wars, General George Crook was denied victory in the Battle of the Rosebud due to inaccurate presumptions and ineffective tactics.
Sep 13, 2011
- Kraig Myers
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Indian Wars and the Year of Custer: First Guns on the Rosebud
Tension mounts in the Indian Wars as Crook's column is surprise attacked by the same foe he had been pursuing and who would later finish George Custer.
Sep 8, 2011
- Kraig Myers
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Indian Wars and the Year of George Custer: Finding the Indians
By May of 1876, Custer and his army moved from three directions to locate and destroy hostile Indians in Montana. The Native Americans had other plans.
Sep 7, 2011
- Kraig Myers
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Indian Wars and the Year of George Custer: The Offensive of 1876
The Great Sioux War started over who controlled the Black Hills. A flawed battle plan ensured bloodshed on both sides, including that of George Custer.
Aug 31, 2011
- Kraig Myers
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Indian War in the West: The Battle of Powder River
During the Indian Wars, the Battle of Powder River equated to a hollow army victory that foreshadowed doom for George Custer at Little Bighorn.
Aug 30, 2011
- Kraig Myers
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Indian War in the West: Rescue at Beecher Island
In a dramatic conclusion to a story of the Indian Wars, the survivors of the Battle of Beecher Island struggle for a better fate than that of George Custer.
Aug 26, 2011
- Kraig Myers
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Indian War in the West: The Siege of Beecher Island
During the Cheyenne Indian Wars, Major George Forsyth and his scouts were besieged in misery and starvation for days after the Battle of Beecher Island.
Aug 26, 2011
- Kraig Myers
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Indian War in the West: The Battle of Beecher Island
During the Cheyenne Indian Wars, the Battle of Beecher Island was waged between a desperate party of scouts and a large, angry enemy in frontier Colorado.
Aug 25, 2011
- Kraig Myers
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