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Native Warfare Hacks the Cowboys Never Saw Coming

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15. Rapid Retreats

15. Rapid Retreats
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Native warriors mastered the art of rapid retreats, using swift withdrawals to avoid unnecessary casualties and regroup for future attacks. This ability to vanish quickly frustrated cowboy pursuers and ensured that Native forces could strike again on their own terms. For additional insight, visit Oxford Academic.

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