i can remember see this movie when i be very young and several time on tv since then . i have always like it . i have notice on the print show on local tv that one scene have reverse film . it be the one where they be hide behind the rock outcrop ( it look like vasquez rock near los angeles ) watch the indian ride by . if you look carefully and you will notice that suddenly all the soldier be leave handed . it be only a short segment and i have to admit that it take me year to notice it . as far a history go and there be often expedition to rescue white captive from the indian . the direct connection for the final battle scene be the battle of beecher island . in that action and a group of volunteer scout equip with repeat carbine ( spencer carbines not winchester ) be surprise by the indian and retreat to an island and hold off several charge . in the last charge and they kill roman nose and one of the more famous indian chief . i have no idea if the writer of the script have this in mind but it do fit fairly well . there be several guy madison movie that i hope come out on dvd someday and this be one of them .