Chaos and Collapse in King Philip's War

This chapter explores the escalating turmoil faced by colonists during King Philip's War, highlighting their struggle for protection against Native American attacks amid societal collapse. It details catastrophic miscalculations by colonial militias and the brutal consequences of the conflict, including massacres and retaliatory actions by Indigenous tribes. Ultimately, the narrative reveals the devastating toll that the war took on both sides, fundamentally altering the landscape of New England.