--Nathaniel--
Siege of Brookfield
August 2nd, 1675
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The Siege of Brookfield was a major engagement during King Philip's War in the mid 17th century. The war itself was fought between Metacomet of the Pokanoket (known as King Philip) and Plymouth colonists over settlement disagreements, killings of Native Americans, and Native raids on villages. The war would last from June of 1675 to April of 1678, and is known as the bloodiest war per capita in American history, with nearly 5,000 casualties combined. The war lost momentum when King Philip was hunted and killed at Mount Hope on August 12, 1676.
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The Siege of Brookfield lasted for two days and was the culmination of Wheeler's Surprise, where militia under Thomas Wheeler were ambushed and driven to the town of Brookfield by Nipmuc Indians. Muttawmp, the leader of the Nimpuc, is said to have used a flaming hay wagon in effort to set a "garrison" house ablaze. A "garrison" house acted as a fortified stronghold to protect settlers and colonial militia from Native attackers. Settlers would have evacuated their homes and fled to this fortified structure to outlast the siege. The siege was broken when a relief force of 350 militia and allied Mohegan warriors arrived, which led Muttawmp to withdraw - not after looting and destroying many homes in the settlement.
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This build depicts the initial Nipmuc assault on the town, with a number of Wheeler's retreating militiamen aiding the retreat to the "garrison" house. Muttawmp and his flaming hay wagon are visible atop the hill, and Wheeler himself can be seen commanding his troops in the village.
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I urge anyone interested in this conflict to check out Atun-Shei Films and his series on King Philip's War. This was built immediately after BFVA so I could have something to post before I go back to school. The houses are inspired by @neighborhoodbricks and @spikyguy 's houses from their La Campagne build this year. The majority of the militia troops are @ktownbricks figures and heads.
Siege of Brookfield
August 2nd, 1675
.
.
The Siege of Brookfield was a major engagement during King Philip's War in the mid 17th century. The war itself was fought between Metacomet of the Pokanoket (known as King Philip) and Plymouth colonists over settlement disagreements, killings of Native Americans, and Native raids on villages. The war would last from June of 1675 to April of 1678, and is known as the bloodiest war per capita in American history, with nearly 5,000 casualties combined. The war lost momentum when King Philip was hunted and killed at Mount Hope on August 12, 1676.
.
.
The Siege of Brookfield lasted for two days and was the culmination of Wheeler's Surprise, where militia under Thomas Wheeler were ambushed and driven to the town of Brookfield by Nipmuc Indians. Muttawmp, the leader of the Nimpuc, is said to have used a flaming hay wagon in effort to set a "garrison" house ablaze. A "garrison" house acted as a fortified stronghold to protect settlers and colonial militia from Native attackers. Settlers would have evacuated their homes and fled to this fortified structure to outlast the siege. The siege was broken when a relief force of 350 militia and allied Mohegan warriors arrived, which led Muttawmp to withdraw - not after looting and destroying many homes in the settlement.
.
.
This build depicts the initial Nipmuc assault on the town, with a number of Wheeler's retreating militiamen aiding the retreat to the "garrison" house. Muttawmp and his flaming hay wagon are visible atop the hill, and Wheeler himself can be seen commanding his troops in the village.
.
.
I urge anyone interested in this conflict to check out Atun-Shei Films and his series on King Philip's War. This was built immediately after BFVA so I could have something to post before I go back to school. The houses are inspired by @neighborhoodbricks and @spikyguy 's houses from their La Campagne build this year. The majority of the militia troops are @ktownbricks figures and heads.