It was insufficient for offensive operations against a mobile enemy in country the enemy knew far better.

The total military engagements during the two years of the conflict — attacks on work parties, supply trains, patrols, and direct assaults on forts — numbered more than 150 by most counts, though the definition of what constitutes an “engagement” affects the number.

This averages to more than one incident per week over the course of the campaign, reflecting the sustained nature of the pressure on the Army’s operations.

American military casualties during the conflict totaled 154 killed and more than 70 wounded by most estimates — this includes both the Fetterman Fight and the accumulated smaller engagements.