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Red Cloud’s War: Fetterman’s Fight

Legends of the Old West Podcast are excited to introduce the second episode in their new season, Red Cloud’s War: Fetterman’s Fight. After months of continuous attacks by Red Cloud’s forces, the besieged soldiers in Fort Phil Kearny reach their lowest point. Crazy Horse argues that the time is right for an all-out assault. It’s winter 1866 and the small army outpost is virtually isolated on the High Plains.

Red Cloud runs a series of tests to see how the army soldiers will react to battle with his warriors. The results are encouraging and he agrees the time is right to destroy the fort. On December 21, 1866, Crazy Horse lures American soldiers into a trap and Red Cloud unleashes his war party…

Hear the full story on what happens in this episode of Red Cloud’s War: Fetterman’s Fight.

To find out how this story begins, make sure to check out Episode 1 on Legends of the Old West Podcast, or listen & subscribe on your favorite podcast app.

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Last Updated on 03/12/2025 by Danny O’Donnell

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