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King Philip's War and the Ambush at Bloody Brook (Deerfield, 1675): Sorting Out the Details of History.

  • Published In: Historical Journal of Massachusetts, 2025, v. 53, n. 1. P. 117 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: THOMAS, PETER A. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses King Philip's War and the Ambush at Bloody Brook in Deerfield in 1675, a significant event during the conflict. The war was a bloody conflict between English colonists and Native American communities, resulting in devastating impacts on both sides. The ambush at Bloody Brook was a key event in the early stages of the war, where English forces were defeated. Historian Peter A. Thomas explores the details of the ambush, focusing on the cargo being transported, which has been a subject of contradictory interpretations by historians over the years. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Historical Journal of Massachusetts. 2025/01, Vol. 53, Issue 1, p117
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0276-8313
  • Accession Number:182249308
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