Bloodiest war in American History on a per capita basis, is not one you may have ever heard of: King Phillips War

2015-10-02T12:26:23-04:00

Hard to believe one of the worst conflicts ever fought happened long before we ever became a nation.

http://www.historyplace.com/specials/writers/kingphilip.htm

King Philip's War in New England

At the center of this cataclysm was one man, Metacom, leader of thePokanokets, a tribe within the Wampanoag Indian Federation. At an earlyage, when relations between the natives and settlers were less stressed,Metacom was given the nickname of King Philip by the English, because ofhis haughty mannerisms. One of the many ironies of this conflict is thatPhilip was the son of Massasoit -- the same Massasoit who had helped thePlymouth Pilgrims...

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Oct 2 at 2015 12:41 PM

2015-10-02T12:41:25-04:00

I've red about it

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2015 6:26 PM

2015-10-02T18:26:13-04:00

Great reminder! Thanks!