King Philip's War 1675–76: America's Deadliest Colonial Conflict (Campaign, 354)
King Philip's War (1675–76) was America's deadliest per capita conflict, a fierce struggle between English colonists and Native American tribes in New England. Gabriele Esposito's Campaign series entry details the origins, major battles, and profound consequences of this pivotal colonial war that reshaped the early American landscape.
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King Philip's War, fought between 1675 and 1676, was the most devastating conflict in colonial America, involving English settlers and Native American alliances led by Metacom, known as King Philip.
The war arose from escalating tensions over land, resources, and cultural clashes in New England, leading to widespread destruction and high casualties on both sides.
As part of the Campaign series (volume 354), this book by Gabriele Esposito examines the key events, military tactics, and lasting impact of the war on the region's development.
The conflict's intensity marked a turning point, influencing colonial expansion and Native American resistance in subsequent years.
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