Beginning of Amalickiah’s War Campaign

Part of: Amalickiah and his Followers

• As king of the Lamanites, Amalickiah starts a campaign against the Nephites; he sends messengers amoung his Lamanites people to publicly speak against the Nephites.
• The campaign is successful, and the Lamanites develop an increasing attitude of hostility towards the Nephites, and Amalickiah gathers a huge army, determined to conquer and enslave the Nephites.
• Amalickiah appoints Zoramites as chief captains of his army—the Zoramites, being former Nephites, knew the Nephite strategies and weaknesses well.
• Amalickiah leads his troops in a massive march towards Zarahemla.
• Amalickiahite–Lamanite Troops Advance Into Zarahemla

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