Wars, politics & history

Kieft's War

from 23 February 1643 to 30 August 1645

Conflict between the colonial province of New Netherland and the Wappinger and Lenape Indians in what is now New York and New Jersey. It began on 23 February 1643 and lasted until 30 August 1645 (about 3 years). The setting was New York metropolitan area. It was part of American Indian Wars. Those involved included New Netherland, Lenape, Mohawk and Mahican.

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