Battle of Antelope Hills

 

  The beginning of the end for the Comanches in Texas?

  There were comments to the effect that at some of it was bravo sierra.  But "Rip" Ford was the real deal, so what really happened?  I can believe that AI changes stuff around, and it seems to be factually incorrect in spots---yet the story is plausible.  If it was false, an entirely different reality would exist today.

  I've got a Texas History book with an essay written by this Rip Ford.  Interesting how he got the name "Rip".  It means "Rest in Peace".  This wasn't a man to be trifled with.

  One thing I remember in his writing about Comanches in Texas: a bow and arrow in the hands of a Comanche was the equal to a six shooter.  One may question that, but this was from a guy who was in more than a few Indian fights.  Comanches were described as rather bad dudes.  The video describes fairly enough how quickly things could've gone sideways in this battle, and some would say that it wasn't as significant as it was being described.

 The Civil War delayed the inevitable.  By 1875 or so, the American Frontier was tamed.  It would've happened a bit sooner without the war, but history shows that it did happen all the same.

 The Palo Duro Canyon was said to be a very important place for the Comanches. This battle wasn't far from it. Just sayin'.