Unfathomable Cochise the Chiricahua Apache Leader: Arizona History
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2025
- In the heart of the American Southwest Desert lies the rugged landscape of the Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona - the ancestral home of the Chiricahua Apache and their legendary chief, Cochise. Born in the early 19th century near present-day Chiricahua Arizona, Cochise grew into a fierce Apache warrior and leader, his name forever etched in the annals of Native American history and the American Indian Wars.
As the Apache Wars erupted across the Old West, Cochise led his Chiricahua band in a bloody insurgency, striking from his impregnable stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains Arizona. His Apache warriors, renowned as the finest light cavalry, employed masterful guerrilla tactics that terrorized frontier settlements throughout historical Arizona and beyond during the era of the Wild West.
After over a decade of brutal conflict, Cochise ultimately chose the path of peace, making a pact with frontiersman Thomas Jeffords and General Oliver Howard. In his final years on the Chiricahua reservation, Cochise worked to restrain Apache renegades and maintain order, even as the world of the Chiricahuas was forever changed.
This documentary explores the complex legacy of Cochise - the last great Apache chief, a powerful symbol of Native American resistance, and a central figure in the history of Southwest America and the Indian Wars of the Old West. Neither a bloodthirsty savage nor a romanticized noble warrior, Cochise was a deeply human leader fighting to defend his ancient traditions amidst the unstoppable tide of change.
Join us on a journey through the untamed deserts and mountains of the Cochise Stronghold in the American Southwest, as we uncover the gripping tale of Cochise - his life, his leadership during the Chiricahua Wars, and the fascinating culture and history of the Apache Indians. From the Cochise Mountains to the Dragoon Mountains Arizona, we'll explore the world of the Chiricahua Apache and the extraordinary legacy of their greatest chief.
When I was a child I was given books about Cochise and Martin Luther King Jr. that I read over and over again. I feel like they live in my spirit since I was so young when I read them. I came to this video because I was writing about how the Cochise book had an impact on me and I mentioned him in a sermon recently.
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COCHISE WAS A GREAT AND HONORABLE MAN AND CHIEF OF THE APACHES WHO WENT TO THE STARS 🌟
Yes he was
Thank You for posting a brief yet, dynamic glimpse into the life of Chief Cochise. War chief, turned Peace Chief in last couple yrs. of Life on earth. His spirit forever lives on.. w all the great leaders & Chiefs of Indian Nations.
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I remember Cochise as a youth in Dos Cabezas, Az, the Chiricahuas is the favorite mtns that I loved and Cochise favored chief, It was one time I got to meet his son Nino Cochise what an honor if it was so, thanks for your story of a great chief who's image is visible when you pass through San Simon, Az
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HOW OLD ARE YOU? Nino Cochise is said to have been an imposter, anyway.
@@MollyGrue1 Very rude.
Ur being too polite, swat...
sounds like " they hold resentment..?! of some type. Or possibly just a smartass
@terriejohnston8801 Your comment is very confusing to me. Why would I be disrespectful to a person that's already being disrespectful? It obviously isn't going to change their thoughts. I'd rather just call them out and say they are being rude rather than start a stupid internet argument.
I explored Chricahua National Memorial yesterday and was honored to walk in these footsteps.
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Tom Jeffords was an absolutely incredible man. Why isn't he revered and remembered by Historians? Probably because he didn't care about it. A man of honor and integrity. We need more like him today. Don't just talk about what a good man should be. Be one.
Thanks for sharing
Just stumbled onto an old western: Broken Arrow with James Stewart and now interested in history.
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Great story my friend keep em coming.
Nice tribute to Tom Jeffords ,Apache called him Taglito meaning red beard . He took an Apache wife, my grandfather was Howard Jeffords kin to TJ he to was a great man , served in the Army during WW 1 - miss him loved him - enough said
Glad you enjoyed it
Correction WW2
Cochise was my 4x grate grandfather he stole a white woman who was my paps grandmother its in my family tree got laughed at in school when I told the class even teachers were laughing butt when I brought family tree in they all were sorry
@ I know how you feel nobody believed I was related to Tom Jeffords but finally this year I got the family tree record but now I’m old and doesn’t matter except to my own heart . He was my great great uncle my grandfather was Howard Jefferson Jeffords served in WW2 misprint mistake on other entry - Cochise was a great and honorable chief you are proud and blessed carry on this gift nuf said
Enjoy your videos. Interesting, well edited, and not a 30 minute episode with 10 minutes of content.
Thank you. I appreciate that
Thank you for your content.
Thank you
Thank you for the video !!!
Thank you
@soulcalsaga Your very welcome !!!
I've heard many stories and been to Cochise Stronghold.
Go with your heart open, there so much spirituality there that its physical. My favorite story is about Pete Kitchen and Cochise's Son. That is a God thing. Hundreds of lives were saved by the mutual respect ❤
Thanks for sharing
Spent much time in the dagoon.Mountains seems to be a very peaceful place
Thanks for sharing
When he later married a niece of Cochise, Geronimo acquired not only the greatest Apache leader in history as his uncle, but also Chief Mangas Coloradas of the Mimbreno band as another uncle. His closest "brothers" were Naiche, Victorio, Loco, and Chihauhau, all famous war chiefs in their time.
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Interesting! I did not know Cochise was in Arizona. 😊
Thanks for input. :)
I live less than a mile from the Cochise Stronghold here in southeast Arizona
Good for you@@belle-ogilvie
@@belle-ogilvie sunsites used to have a little store we would stop and get sandwiches. Haven’t been that way in years. Used to pick green chilies there lol.
@@belle-ogilvie live in same area
Are those hand drawn frames? Wondering about the process for that. Can anyone enlighten me?
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Did Cochise and geronimo fight together? In the film broken arrow it shows Geronimo rebelling after peace was made, was that true?
Yes they did. Yes after they betrayed him
🌴 interesting 🇿🇦👍🌴
Thank you
1 100% native american chiricahua of Arizona ❤
Nice
Ìs it Damian Lewis telling this amazing story?
No. Lol
No matter what ... mankind has always had a commonality amongst humanity - violence, hate,
ruthlessness, eating & attacking their own, undermining others ... where does this come from?
Thanks for sharing
Bascom should have been disciplined for causing the Apache wars. Cochise was an honorable and concerned leader of his people's.
Thanks for sharing
It was a very bad thing for anyone to be taken alive by the Apache... They had a very cruel way to deal with prisoners....
Yes true. Thanks for input
Bascom Affair: Wrong. Was not about cattle but about the abduction of a white child.
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Klumps were supposedly friendly with the natives.
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Some of your narrative may be accurate, but the paintings are all wrong. The landscape is alien and the clothes are comical. Inde (Apache's) never wore plain style feather headdresses or breastplates. They didn't wear fancy fringe deerskin. You should look at old photos to see what they really wore. Romantic paintings just continue the misinformation.
It's an AI problem.
I lived here for 60 years and never seen these mtns. Love the video thank you
My Nde
Ok
@soulcalsaga as in?
Jeffords doesn’t look anything like James Stewart,😅
Lol
IT'S NOT 🚫 "CO-CHEEZE!!"
IT'S "CO-CHESSSE!!"
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