It's been called by some historians "America's forgotten war" 600 English colonists killed, 3000 natives. 1675-1676 in southern New England, continuing into Maine until 1678. Many English towns burned to the ground. Tribes scattered to the wind. Philip, Metacom of the Pokanoket, killed at his birthplace on the Mt. Hope peninsula in Bristol, RI. By a native scout. The Eastern Niantics of southern RI remained neutral and absorbed some Narragansett refugees. Other Narragansett went north to Maine. Philip's head was displayed on a stake in Plymouth for several decades. His son was sold into slavery in Bermuda.. The colony of RI remained neutral, Roger Williams not quite the enemy of native rights that his countrymen were. But there are many sites associated with the war here, and I've enjoyed the opportunity afforded to visit and linger at many. Here is the best 5 minute synopsis I could find, quite good given the time constraint. There is a Part 1, but this is more relevant as a summary. I forget the name of the guy seen, but his principal affiliation is Narragansett.
The largest engagement of the war, Dec., 1675. The English won, but many wounded died on the 20 mile march back, through a blizzard, to their base in Wickford, RI.
The largest engagement of the war, Dec., 1675. The English won, but many wounded died on the 20 mile march back, through a blizzard, to their base in Wickford, RI.
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