Lions Led By Donkeys Podcast Episode 239 - King Philips War Part 2: A Pocket Full of Grapes
Dec 19, 2022
The chaos of King Philip's War takes center stage as colonial authorities complicate matters right from the start. Humorous anecdotes juxtapose serious historical insights, critiquing the Pilgrims and showcasing the struggles of Native leaders. Indigenous warfare tactics showcase resilience against colonial militias, leading to surprising ambush strategies. Misguided military efforts and harsh winter realities reveal the tragic human cost of conflict, leaving both settlers and tribes tangled in a web of violence and survival.
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Land Grievances Fueled The War
- Colonial paranoia and legal control over land created the conditions for large-scale conflict.
- Philip’s plea shows he mainly wanted to be left with his country, not start a grand conspiracy.
Tactics Shaped By Resource Constraints
- Native warriors adapted firearms into stalking and ambush tactics due to limited ammunition.
- Colonists’ European volley tactics made them vulnerable in forested New England terrain.
Pirates Drafted As Militia
- Massachusetts armed convicts and pirates as militia rather than sending seasoned troops.
- Their commander Samuel Mosley refused native scouts and repeatedly got lost and ambushed in the woods.