[Rummyfan]

The Comanche were noted for being fierce warriors who fought vigorously to defend their homeland. However, they were, at one time or another, at war with virtually every other Native American group living on the Southern Plains. Many historians debate whether the Comanche deserve their ferocious reputation.

The author seems to contradict himself.

[daniel1212]

The Comanche were noted for being fierce warriors...Many historians debate whether the Comanche deserve their ferocious reputation.

The author seems to contradict himself.

Likely the author - who seems to be a conservative - knows (as we do) that historians can contradict each other.