Cochise, a Chiricahua, was said to be the most resourceful,
most brutal, most feared Apache. He and his warriors raided
in both Mexico and the United States, crossing the border both
ways to obtain sanctuary after raids for cattle, horses and other
livestock. Once only he was captured and imprisoned, on the day
he was freed he vowed never to be taken again. From that day he
gave no quarters and asked for none. Always at the head of his war-
riors in battle, he led a charmed life, being wounded several times,
but always surviving.

In 1861, when his brother was executed by the Americans at Apache
Pass, Cochise declared war. He fought relentlessly for a decade, and
then only in the face of overwhelming military superiority did he agree
to a peace and accept reservation. He faithfully kept that peace until
his death in 1874.