LDS Mormons: After the "Mormon War"...?

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, anyone can speculate all they want but, history can not be rewritten. There are history books of the church that covers what you may be seeking. For as much info as you have in your question surely you can go on line to look for your answer. How many people know that after Joseph Smith was murdered the church went 3 years without a leader?