Nelson A. Miles was one of the most decorated soldiers in American history, serving in the Civil War, Indian Wars, and Spanish-American War. In this memoir, he offers a firsthand account of his experiences as a military leader and provides insights into the challenges of serving his country. This book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in military history or the evolution of the United States Army. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.