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United States Army Indian Scouts

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So a long time ago, the United States Army used to have Native American soldiers who helped them with their battles and wars. These Native American soldiers were called Indian Scouts.

Now, you might be wondering why the Army needed these Indian Scouts. Well, it's because the Native Americans had a lot of knowledge about the land and the enemy tribes that the Army didn't have. Plus, they were very good at tracking people and animals, which was super helpful during wars.

The Indian Scouts were recruited from different tribes across the US, including the Apache, Comanche, Lakota, Cheyenne, and more. They wore special uniforms and were given special tasks to do, like scouting the land for enemy movements, providing important information to Army officers, and even fighting in battles.

But the Indian Scouts weren't always treated fairly by the Army. They were often paid less than white soldiers, and sometimes weren't given the same rights and benefits. Eventually, the Indian Scouts were disbanded and the Army started using different methods for intelligence and war tactics.

But the legacy of the United States Army Indian Scouts lives on, and they are remembered as some of the bravest soldiers in US Army history.