Jamestown 1622

The Anglo-Powhatan Wars

Cameron Colby, Marco Capparoni

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Osprey
01 October 2024

History; History of the Americas; Early modern history: c 1450 to c 1700; Colonialism & imperialism; Indigenous peoples; Battles & campaigns

Series: Campaign

A dramatic illustrated exploration of the infamous massacre of 1622, and the events of

a pivotal conflict in colonial American history.

From the establishment of Jamestown in 1607, English settlers in Virginia maintained a shaky relationship with the Powhatan Confederacy. As the settlers expanded their pro table tobacco fields, bolstered by new supplies and people each year, Powhatan tribes grew increasingly wary of English power. In 1622, Chief Opechancanough shattered the peace with surprise simultaneous attacks on Jamestown and its surrounding settlements, during which 347 English settlers, one-third of the Virginia colony, were killed in a single day. Opechancanough hoped to eliminate the European presence with a decisive blow, but instead began a decade-long war with Jamestown.

In this engaging and expertly researched work, Cameron Colby narrates the tumultuous events of the colony’s early years. Engagements between 1607 and 1632 are brought vividly to life using battlescene artworks and period images. Detailed maps and 3D diagrams illustrate Native American and English tactics, and chart the progress of Jamestown’s expansion as English settlers sought to drive back the Powhatan tribes of the Chesapeake.

By: Cameron Colby
Illustrated by: Marco Capparoni
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 401
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 309g
ISBN: 9781472861924
ISBN 10: 1472861922
Series: Campaign
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 01 October 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Origins of the Campaign Chronology Opposing Commanders Opposing Forces and Orders of Battle Opposing Plans The Campaign Aftermath The Battlefield Today Bibliography Index

Cameron Colby is an Early American and military historian. Over a decade of military experience and frequent moves around the United States has given him a great appreciation for the varied and unique history of the United States and Native Peoples. Trained as an Army intelligence officer, Cameron is currently an instructor at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Reviews for Jamestown 1622: The Anglo-Powhatan Wars

The book is profusely illustrated with reproductions of contemporary maps, portraits of English leaders and paintings and pictures of Native Americans. * Miniature Wargames *