Military & Warfare

Bitter Victory at the Great Swamp Fight

The Great Swamp Fight marked a critical battle during King Philip's War, occurring in December 1675 in Rhode Island. English settlers sought to confront Native American forces led by Metacom, known as King Philip. The battle took place in a snowy, swampy terrain, where settler forces, despite being poorly equipped and facing difficult conditions, managed to defeat the Narragansett tribe. This battle resulted in substantial losses for both sides, signifying the brutal and contentious nature of the conflict.

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