A notable anecdote from this battle relates that the American commander asked his poorly trained militia to fire twice and retreat. The American commander of this battle was able to catch General Tarleton in a double envelopment, which caused the British to lose all but 260 of his troops. That commander, Daniel Morgan, had previously placed his troops between the Broad and
A notable anecdote from this battle relates that the American commander asked his poorly trained militia to fire twice and retreat. The American commander of this battle was able to catch General Tarleton in a double envelopment, which caused the British to lose all but 260 of his troops. That commander, Daniel Morgan, had previously placed his troops between the Broad and Pacolet Rivers to prevent routs. FTP, identify this battle of the American Revolution, a January 17, 1781 battle fought in the same state as the Battle of Charleston.
A notable anecdote from this battle relates that the American commander asked his poorly trained militia to fire twice and retreat.
Battle of {Cowpens}