Annawan
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American Colonial History (1607-1775), American Indian History
Article abstract: Annawan led the war chiefs during King Philip's War.
Leader of the war chiefs under King Philip (Metacomet) during King Philip's War (1675-1676) in the New England colonies, Annawan was a trusted adviser and strategist. He was acknowledged as a valiant soldier in this decisive war for the future of Indian-white relations in the Northeast.
After the death of Philip in August, 1676, Annawan became the leader of a short-lived continued Indian resistance, leading attacks on the towns of Swansea and Plymouth. Conducting guerrilla-style...
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