"Charles M. Robinson pieces together the contradictions of Crook's career to reveal that although the general sometimes micromanaged his campaigns to the point that his officers had virtually no flexibility, he gave his officers so much freedom on other occasions that they did not fully understand his expectations or objectives. Crook resented any criticism and was quick to blame both subordinates and superiors, yet Robinson shows that much of Crook's success in the Indian wars can be attributed to the efforts of subordinate officers. He also details Crook's later efforts to provide equal rights and opportunities for American Indians." -- From the book jacket.

Introduction:General Crook and history --|t Frontiersman --|t Indian fighter --|t Volunteer officer --|t The Shenandoah campaign --|t Sheridan takes command --|t The closing battles --|t "I got interested ..." --|t Arizona : "a sharp active campaign" --|t The grand offensive --|t The Great Sioux War --|t Rosebud George --|t A bloody campaign of attrition --|t "It is an outrage" --|t The Ponca affair --|t Arizona : "justice to all--Indians as well as white men" --|t Geronimo --|t Division commander --|t The last battle.