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It is less of a paradox than it seems, to say that one reason why the Indians were so formidable in warfare was because they were so few in numbers.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This statement reflects Roosevelt's understanding of the complexities of warfare and the dynamics of power in conflicts involving indigenous peoples.
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