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The Skulking Way of War: Technology and Tactics Among the New England Indians,Used
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The Indians of southern New England understood the military importance of technology long before their first meeting with a white man. Their crafts and modes of limited warfare were well suited for their environment and culture. But the arrival of Europeans, with advanced weapons and a ruthless concept of total war, soon changed the Indian way of life and raised the costs of armed conflict. This book looks at combat in the 17th century and shows how Indians honed their skills, creatively adapting European military technology to fit their own needs. The Native Americans' proficiency in forest warfare, coupled with their rapid acquisition and mastery of firearms, took the colonists by surprise. Indians not only showed superior marksmanship and tactics, but also learned to repair muskets, make gunflints and cast bullets. Trained from childhood to hunt with bows and to aim at individuals in combat, Indians took advantage of the flintlock's accuracy. Their response to the massed volleys of European military formations was deadly, accurate fire from wellconcealed positions. During the brutal and destructive King Philip's War of 167577, Indians armed with flintlocks, fire arrows and steeledged hatchets proved to be fearsome adversaries, adept in the use of stealth, surprise and mobility. This 'skulking way of war' shook the confidence of the colonists and forced them to adopt new tactics for forest warfare tactics that would be refined and developed in later colonial wars as well as in the American Revolution.
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- Q: What is 'The Skulking Way of War' about? A: 'The Skulking Way of War' explores the military tactics and technology used by the Native Americans of southern New England during the 17th century, particularly in response to European colonial warfare.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Patrick M. Malone.
- Q: What kind of condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 172 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Skulking Way of War' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 1993.
- Q: What material is the book's binding? A: The book has a paperback binding.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as military technology, tactics of forest warfare, and the impact of European colonization on Native American combat strategies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book provides valuable insights into historical military tactics and can be useful for academic studies related to Native American history and colonial warfare.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or maps? A: The product details do not specify if the book includes illustrations or maps.
- Q: What is the ISBN of 'The Skulking Way of War'? A: The product details do not provide the ISBN for this book.