Reciprocal pronouns ( 'Each other' or 'One another' )

[Barman]

Each other is generally used when two are referred to, one another when more than two are referred to. Is there any distinction between the following sentences?

1 ) The boys fought with one another.

2 ) The boys fought with each other.

 

[GoesStation]

In number one, there are probably more than two boys. In number two, there are probably just two. I say "probably" because many speakers don't apply the distinction you cite.

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

In number one, there are probably more than two boys. In number two, there are probably just two. I say "probably" because many speakers don't apply the distinction you cite.

It's true. I don't see that distinction. They mean the same thing to me. Interesting.