Vol. 4 - War in the West. In 1995 - 96, the Colorado Historical Society presented an exhibit called Buffalo Soldiers West - Black Soldiers in the Frontier Military. Using this magnificent exhibit as the set-piece, Bill Gwaltney, the honorary curator for the exhibit, a re-enactor, historian and a descendent of two Buffalo Solders, narrates this video. The tape expands the scope of the exhibit and examines the Black experience in our frontier army. It also details the outstanding performance and many contriburions that the Buffalo Soldiers brought to the military in the West. Specify DVD or VHS. Approximately 30 minutes $24.95 |
Vol. 3 - War in the West. Possibly the most famous military post in all of western history, Fort Laramie stands today as one of the finest restorations in the National Park system. From its simple beginning as a fur trade post, to its present role as one of the premier National Park sites, Fort Laramie has witnessed some of the most significant events in the history of the West. The fur trade, the westward migration, the Indian Wars - Fort Laramie was a key player in all these events. She was truely the "Crossroads of the West."A Bronze Telly award winner. VHS only. Approximately 50 minutes $24.95 |
Vol. 2 - War in the West. Once a year, over one-hundred re-enactors from all parts of the country arrive to relive the daily routine of garrison life in theWest. A wedding, a funeral and an Indian battle are all part of Platte Bridge Encampment Days at Fort Caspar, Wyoming. Share the excitement of this event, as well as the history of this small but important fort on the Western frontier. VHS only. Approximately 20 minutes $24.95 |
Vol. 1 - War in the West. The Old Army Press takes you on an exciting 30 minute tour of historic Fort Phil Kearny, Fetterman Hill and the Wagon Box Fight, where the Sioux and Cheyenne under Red Cloud clashed with the U.S. Army for control of northern Wyoming's Powder River Country and the Bozeman Trail. VHS only. Approximately 30 minutes $24.95 |
Old Army Press Western Military History |
Vol. 1 - War in the West. The Old Army Press takes you on an exciting 30 minute tour of historic Fort Phil Kearny, Fetterman Hill and the Wagon Box Fight, where the Sioux and Cheyenne under Red Cloud clashed with the U.S. Army for control of northern Wyoming's Powder River Country and the Bozeman Trail. VHS only. Approximately 30 minutes $24.95 |
Vol. 2 - War in the West. Once a year, over one-hundred re-enactors from all parts of the country arrive to relive the daily routine of garrison life in theWest. A wedding, a funeral and an Indian battle are all part of Platte Bridge Encampment Days at Fort Caspar, Wyoming. Share the excitement of this event, as well as the history of this small but important fort on the Western frontier. VHS only. Approximately 20 minutes $24.95 |
Vol. 3 - War in the West. Possibly the most famous military post in all of western history, Fort Laramie stands today as one of the finest restorations in the National Park system. From its simple beginning as a fur trade post, to its present role as one of the premier National Park sites, Fort Laramie has witnessed some of the most significant events in the history of the West. The fur trade, the westward migration, the Indian Wars - Fort Laramie was a key player in all these events. She was truely the "Crossroads of the West."A Bronze Telly award winner. VHS only. Approximately 50 minutes $24.95 |
Vol. 4 - War in the West. In 1995 - 96, the Colorado Historical Society presented an exhibit called Buffalo Soldiers West - Black Soldiers in the Frontier Military. Using this magnificent exhibit as the set-piece, Bill Gwaltney, the honorary curator for the exhibit, a re-enactor, historian and a descendent of two Buffalo Solders, narrates this video. The tape expands the scope of the exhibit and examines the Black experience in our frontier army. It also details the outstanding performance and many contriburions that the Buffalo Soldiers brought to the military in the West. Specify DVD or VHS. Approximately 30 minutes $24.95 |
The three VHS tapes above are all available on one DVD titled Forts of Wyoming. Approximately 2 hours. $29.95 |
