One side at this battle had earlier been defeated at the Battle of Waxhaws and decided to regroup under the "hero of Saratoga" and retake South Carolina.
Sergeant Thomas Hudson, a member of the Volunteers of Ireland, was decorated with a medal following this battle. Banastre Tarleton and Lord Rawdon led late charges in this battle, which opened with one side's commander using his right flank to attack opposing militia forces with artillery followed by a bayonet charge, leading to an early rout. One side at this battle had earlier been defeated at the Battle of Waxhaws and decided to regroup under the "hero of Saratoga" and retake South Carolina. A German general serving in the Continental Army named Johann de Kalb died at this battle, which resulted in the terrified flight of Horatio Gates. For 10 points, name this 1780 battle in South Carolina, a major defeat for the Americans against General Cornwallis.
Sergeant Thomas Hudson, a member of the Volunteers of Ireland, was decorated with a medal following this battle.
Battle of Camden