They were caught up in King Philip 's War , however , and lost more members .
Chief Passaconaway had a military advantage over the New England colonists , but he decided to make peace with them rather than lose more of his people 's lives through warfare .
colonists were caught up in King Philip 's War , however , and lost more members .
Chief Passaconaway had a military advantage over the New England colonists , but he decided to make peace with them rather than lose more of his people 's lives through warfare .