Cowpens 1781: Turning Point Of The American Revolution (campaign)
by Oscar E. Gilbert /
2016 / English / PDF
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This is a blistering account of the battle of Cowpens, a short,
sharp conflict which marked a crucial turning point in the American
Revolution. With Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton and the British troops
in hot pursuit, Daniel Morgan, leading a small force of 700
Continentals and militia, chose the Cowpens as the battlefield in
which to make a stand. The two forces clashed for barely more than
45 minutes, yet this brief battle shaped the outcome of the War in
the South, and decisively influenced the conflict as a whole. The
authors provide a shrewd analysis of what was perhaps the finest
tactical performance of the entire war. Bird's-eye views, vivid
illustrations and detailed maps illuminate the dynamism of this
clash between two of the most famous commanders of the War of
Independence.
This is a blistering account of the battle of Cowpens, a short,
sharp conflict which marked a crucial turning point in the American
Revolution. With Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton and the British troops
in hot pursuit, Daniel Morgan, leading a small force of 700
Continentals and militia, chose the Cowpens as the battlefield in
which to make a stand. The two forces clashed for barely more than
45 minutes, yet this brief battle shaped the outcome of the War in
the South, and decisively influenced the conflict as a whole. The
authors provide a shrewd analysis of what was perhaps the finest
tactical performance of the entire war. Bird's-eye views, vivid
illustrations and detailed maps illuminate the dynamism of this
clash between two of the most famous commanders of the War of
Independence.