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Native Warfare Hacks the Cowboys Never Saw Coming

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7. Hit-and-Run Attacks

7. Hit-and-Run Attacks
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Native warriors frequently used hit-and-run tactics—launching rapid, small-scale strikes to harass, confuse, and weaken cowboy groups. By avoiding drawn-out battles, they minimized their own risks while steadily eroding enemy strength and morale. This relentless approach sapped cowboy resources and resolve. For further details, visit Oxford Academic.

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