From the rocky slopes of Kings Mountain to the open plains of Hannah's Cowpens, the Carolina backcountry was the stage for two of the most decisive—and dramatic—battles of the Revolutionary War. Historian Robert W. Brown Jr. brings these pivotal moments to life with gripping firsthand accounts and meticulous scholarship.
Two Battles. Two Strategies. One Turning Point.
- Battle of Kings Mountain (October 7, 1780) — Buckskin-clad Over Mountain Men, armed with hunting rifles and fighting from behind trees, unleashed guerilla warfare on Loyalist troops in an overwhelming Patriot victory.
- Battle of Cowpens (January 1781) — In a masterpiece of military precision, Continental Regulars, dragoons, and Patriot militia executed the war's only successful double envelopment maneuver, crushing the British in a stunning tactical triumph.
How Two Battles Changed the Course of a War
Together, these back-to-back victories in the Carolina backcountry sealed the fate of General Charles Cornwallis and set the Patriot cause on an irreversible path to independence. Drawing on the best classic and modern scholarship, Brown reveals how these battles—often overshadowed by more famous engagements—were in fact the hinge on which the Revolution turned.
By Robert W. Brown Jr. | 162 Pages | Hardcover
From the rocky slopes of Kings Mountain to the open plains of Hannah's Cowpens, the Carolina backcountry was the stage for two of the most decisive—and dramatic—battles of the Revolutionary War. Historian Robert W. Brown Jr. brings these pivotal moments to life with gripping firsthand accounts and meticulous scholarship.
Two Battles. Two Strategies. One Turning Point.
- Battle of Kings Mountain (October 7, 1780) — Buckskin-clad Over Mountain Men, armed with hunting rifles and fighting from behind trees, unleashed guerilla warfare on Loyalist troops in an overwhelming Patriot victory.
- Battle of Cowpens (January 1781) — In a masterpiece of military precision, Continental Regulars, dragoons, and Patriot militia executed the war's only successful double envelopment maneuver, crushing the British in a stunning tactical triumph.
How Two Battles Changed the Course of a War
Together, these back-to-back victories in the Carolina backcountry sealed the fate of General Charles Cornwallis and set the Patriot cause on an irreversible path to independence. Drawing on the best classic and modern scholarship, Brown reveals how these battles—often overshadowed by more famous engagements—were in fact the hinge on which the Revolution turned.
By Robert W. Brown Jr. | 162 Pages | Hardcover