They invented the swirling, circling wagon train attack. They took captives...or decorated their lances with the scalps of those who fought back. From a ragtag band of scavengers, the Comanche transformed themselves into superior warriors by becoming the first tribe to tame the wild mustangs. In less than a generation, the Comanche became the world's greatest horsemen. For more than 150 years, the Comanche of the Southwest were ferocious raiders who stuck terror into the hearts of the plains tribes, Mexican villagers, and frontier settlers. They became the most feared and powerful tribe to follow the massive buffalo herds across the American heartland. We detail the motivation, tactics, weapons, and experiences of these nomadic Native Americans known as the "Lords of the Southern Plains.

Examines the evolution of Native-American weapons from simple food procuring tools to dangerous weapons.

The absorbing story of Native-American turncoats--tribesmen who became scouts for the U.S. Army and were called "wolves for the blue soldiers.

Cheyenne. Apache. Commanche. Sioux. Navajo. Their courage, spirit, and fight for survival are the stuff of American legend. Now remarkable firsthand accounts and rare photographs tell the real stories behind the 19th century's greatest warrior nations.

Account of the remarkable struggle of the Nez Perce Indians to remain free and protect their culture. Ordered off their land, the tribe was led by Chief Joseph on an arduous journey to find sanctuary in Canada.

The truth behind an American tragedy, the massacre at Wounded Knee, and the final defeat and humiliation of Native Americans.

Explore the might and power of the Native American tribes that once populated the Wild West with host Keith Carradine. We examine their weaponry--tomahawk, lance, slingshot, bow and arrow, and club.