Comanche vs. Apache : The Fight for West Texas

After being kidnapped from his Texas home by the Apache, young Herman Lehman finds himself at the center of the decades long conflict between the Apache and the Comanche. His future, and the future of the two powerful tribes, will be determined by a battle in the middle of the West Texas Desert.

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[Sandbarfight]

Amazing!!! Thank you again for all your hard work. I cant wait, much respect from Northern California.

[AbnEngrDan]

As someone descended from those very same Comanche, I can tell you that violence and the taking of land from tribes by the various other tribes of North America was a very common practice, long before the first Spaniard set foot on the continent.
Our people were not peaceful & stoic, as led to believe.

[jamesferris]

This was both informative and fascinating. I live in Oklahoma and have spent much time in Texas going to different historical sites where both the Apache and the Commanche tribes made history, but I had missed this particular story. I really enjoyed it. I appreciate your hard work and attention to detail.

[michaelfisher]

Thanks to your channel ive come to love stories about Herman Lehmann. I'd never heard of him two weeks ago. Also the details you include about the native tribes, their strengths, ingenuity and strategies, are briiliant. Bravo on your storytelling talent.

[reallyright]

Can't get enough of your channel.

[HikingForLoot]

So good to hear real west stories especially about the apaches and Comanches in Texas. It seems that little spotlight is on this area thank you

[markadkins]

Absolutely fascinating, how great is learning of history!!! How history can repeat, how one can learn from it! Apply lessons learned, and prepare, adapt for the future!!!😎🇺🇸

[blockmasterscott]

A lot of people don't know that the Indians fought each other just as much as they fought us. The Time Life Wild West Series from the early 70s describes their wars in pretty good detail.

[cjthebeesknees]

Respect to the Antelope parent who tracked down her offspring and suffered the same fate, heartbreaking indeed.

[johnnyjohnson]

Lehmann's story is absolutely fascinating! I've heard aspects of it many times and it's always interesting.

It proves the adage: Adapt, Improvise, Overcome.

[michaeldean]

Fascinating story and a great video presentation, looking forward to seeing your next video ❤😊

[maximosseas]

Awesome!!! Real accounts between the Apache’s and Comanches are legit!!! Take care!

[superdave]

You, sir, are an amazing historian and truth teller. Your knowledge and expression of truth are second to none. Thank you very much for sharing this kernel of history with us, it’s much appreciated!

[ludwigderzanker]

Thx guys again for a nice piece of history, that's made my day..l read the book several times but, I 'm german too and l took it with cum grano salis. I never learned about a white captive in both this tribes in this position and status .But l trust four fifth of the narrative and like your style and content. Victorio was the most handsome Apache ever and died in the early seventies in Mexico. The earlier spaniards paid the Comanche to root out the Apache, the two tribes hated each other from the ground till the times in reservation..sometimes until today I heard..😂 Every German over 40 years know that already . Stay like your are friends . God's Blessings from Northern Germany Ludwig

[docmurph]

Something modern victim types might want to remember is that none of us are here because our ancestors were all harmless, virtuous people. Humanity has been a story if the struggle for land, resources, and power. We all have blood on our hands and no one ancestry is excluded.

[TrulyUnfortunate]

The Lipan Apache were the main indian tribe in the west Texas area now called Kimble County.
They ran the show for decades until the Comanche showed up.

[Chris-umse]

Spectacular script and haunting
Narration. THANK YOU !!

[westxranchin]

You read the book! Awesome I remember recommending a month back

[AyoDanteOfficial]

No Nose: *just existing and being a kind woman*
Herman : 🤨😡🤬

[hectormunoz]

Ironically and somewhat Poetically, Herman was eventually adopted by Quanah Parker and lived with him and his family for a while
Herman's story is the most amazing one i have ever known of