The Great Indian Wars 1840-1890

The Great Indian Wars 1840-1890 (1991)

March 19th, 19911h 36min

Documentary, Western, War
60%

Overview

Documentation of the encroachment of European settlers upon Native American lands and the violent reaction of the Indians in their struggle to survive.


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