Army against the Indians?

Question

Why was it when the army won,it was called a battle,But when the Indians won,it was called a massacre?

It maybe was 100 yrs ago,but I'm Indian,so thats were I stand!

Answer 1

The winners write the history books

Answer 2

The same reason that Americans consider 9/11 an epic tragedy, Gettysburg a great victory, and we call the "War of Independence" a war for Independence. In the terrorist realm 9/11 was a huge victory, in England they consider the war in the colonies as a rebellion, and to this day some in the south won't celebrate the 4th of July (Vicksburg fell on July 4th, 1863).

The winners write the history books.

Answer 3

I am glad to see you are occupying your time with important issues. Since the people that were involved in the activities you have mentioned have been dead for 100 years; what affect on your life does that have.

I bet I can guess where you are on the political spectrum and I bet Dr. Savage would call it a mental disorder.

Answer 4

Dear friend, maybe its me but your question is not clear to me.
I assume you are talking about Red Indians of America?

If yes then here is the answer;
There is a flip sides to every coin, each side need to win & identify hero’s & decorate them regardless of the way its done.

SUMMARY:-
In war battle or fight there are ethics & honor. A soldier is a hero if he fights another soldier but a Butcher if he fights unarmed or innocent human.

Answer 5

that's an old question, it was a colonian explanation for fighting against us ruthless savages. As long as we know it was the battle of the Greasy Grass, who cares what other think....right?

Answer 6

White men wrote the history...................