Deadly Aim
The Civil War Story of Michigan's Anishinaabe Sharpshooters

Some people have a gift for making interesting topics duller than watching paint dry. Unfortunately, I fear this book has fallen victim to that gift......more

It’s not what I was expecting, so I was disappointed. It went into long depth about battles, which was not what I was wanting. But if you know someone that is interested in military tactics, and wants to learn about Indigenous contributions to the Union cause, I would recommend this book.......more

Company K definitely reminds us of the risks and sacrifices that today’s military men, women and their families are making to keep us safe!......more

Yes, we expect horror, brutality, heroism and courage in nonfiction about the Civil War. What lifts this book above is telling the story through the experiences of the Native American Anishinaabe Sharpshooters of Company K. It's an incredible account made especially poignant by its stories of men wh......more

This is a difficult read. There are a lot of names - many similar to each other and with variable spellings. A lot of battles and dates. A lot of military designations - companies, regiments, and such. Beyond these basic difficulties, it’s hard to read about the garbage treatment of the Anishinaabe.......more