The Battle Between Colonists and the British: "Brothers Fighting Brothers"

Brad Lieb

As the American Revolution developed in the east, the Chickasaws did not get involved much, and were somewhat confused by the conflict, classifying the battle between colonists and the British as “brothers fighting brothers.” However, they considered the British friends and joined with them to protect their interests, notably at Ft. Jefferson.

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