along with other tribes that had joined them. When the Comanche realized all of these issues and that they relied on government subsidies for sustaining life, they gave in. Plus, the encroaching white settlers, ranchers, and army found out that it was easier to control their trade routes, food sources and supplies rather than actually fight them. And they themselves were responsible in part because they controlled a large area that was not allowing them to sustain life as they once knew it. Buffalo hunters nearly decimated their main source of clothing and food. Several things contributed to their demise in the late 1870s. They were an imposing force to deal with as the US government found out. They had trade routes with other tribes and seized land and cattle from ranchers. For nearly 150 years they ruled NM parts of Texas and northern Mexico by robbing, killing, and plundering. The Comanche were by far the most aggressive and fiercest. I've heard it always took two Apache to kill one Comanche. Fierce warriors that pushed out the Apache and declared total war on the Rangers, Texan Army, Mexican Army and the US Army. I'm a TEXAN and remember the stories… of the Texas Rangers. But I digress, as stated, Many Native tribes were quite fearsome in battle, and as I am just starting this top10 list and haven't peeked ahead, I'm hoping to see the Sioux, the Shawnee, the Ottawa. A shame I couldn't have seen the wonders of this great land before so many were destroyed. It must have been a great time to live, prior to the White mans extermination of the Native Americans cultures. I personally am in awe of the Native American cultures, and find many of the Nations and Peoples both fascinating and equally as fearsome as the Comanche. I have been made aware of their superior horsemanship, their renowned ability to fight from horseback, and their practice of "Counting Coo " was certainly a testament to their bravery and fearlessness in battle. ![]() I have been exposed to much literature that would lead me to believe the Comanches were, by far, the most fearsome adversary for the expanding United States, and as mentioned in other comments, the fledgling Mexican Army as well. Henry Reedy, Cary, beautiful North Carolina. Preserve it for future Generations like the Native Americans did. It's a shameful chapter in the European Conquest of Native American sovereignty. Wouldn't you fight to your last gasping breath to save your home, your children, your parents and all your relatives from Invaders stealing your Homeland, starving you out and worse? They were such a beautiful, proud people who respected life-giving Mother Earth, wildlife and honored their treaties with the foreign Invaders. Try to put yourself in the Native Americans shoes. We should be grateful to the Native Americans for preserving this beautiful country we all enjoy and Some take for granted. I find this article fascinating because my father's mother was part Apache and his father was part Comanche.
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