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I know it is an overused cliche, but it really is the best to date. I've read all the 'killing' books and this is really a top notch, easy to read and understand book of the series. And, truly the best I have seen on the Indian wars anywhere. Usually, when you read a book on the subject there is some kind of slant, but in true O'Reilly fashion, there is no spin here. From the beginning you begin to realize that the wars are based on one thing: revenge. Each side is always trying to avenge something the other has done. Sadly, the revenge is so total that each battle ends in torture and mutilation on the losers. Indian leaders don't tend to be humanized in these accounts, but O'Reilly accomplishes that. My understanding of the Native American's side of their actions are greatly understood, and the same could be said for the military leaders. The real shame in this war is the effect it had on the real innocents, the women and children, so many deaths that should have been spared. Truly a five star read.