Ben American Horse eyed his white opponents, ranged across the field of battle on a cool day in November 1894. They were better equipped, more experienced and had every advantage. But Ben had tradition on his side—and a desire to get even with his rivals for the oppression and degradation he and his people had suffered over the years. It was payback time for Ben Ame


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