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The Battle of Kings Mountain: Eyewitness Accounts from the Revolutionary War

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: The Significance of Kings Mountain

The Battle of Kings Mountain, fought on October 7, 1780, was a pivotal turning point in the American Revolutionary War. It was a decisive victory for the Patriot forces and marked the beginning of the end for British control in the southern colonies.

The Battle of Kings Mountain: Eyewitness Accounts (Military)

by Robert M. Dunkerly

4.7 out of 5

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The battle was fought between a Patriot militia force of over 900 men and a British and Loyalist army of around 1,100 men. The Patriots, led by Colonels William Campbell, John Sevier, and Isaac Shelby, were outnumbered and outgunned, but they used their superior knowledge of the terrain and guerrilla tactics to their advantage.

Eyewitness Accounts of the Battle

The Battle of Kings Mountain was a bloody and chaotic affair, and the eyewitness accounts provide a vivid glimpse into the horrors and heroism of the day.

Patriot Account: Colonel William Campbell

"We attacked them at three o'clock in the afternoon, and the firing continued very heavy for about an hour. The enemy then began to give way, and we pursued them for about three miles, killing and taking prisoners."

British Account: Captain Patrick Ferguson

"The rebels attacked us with great fury, and we were obliged to retreat. We lost about 200 men killed and wounded, and the rebels lost about 80. It was a very bloody battle, and I am sorry to say that the rebels were victorious."

Loyalist Account: David Fanning

"The rebels were very cruel to our wounded, and they killed many of them after they had surrendered. I saw one rebel cut off the head of a wounded British soldier and carry it on a pole."

The Aftermath of the Battle

The Battle of Kings Mountain was a major victory for the Patriot cause. It boosted morale, strengthened the Patriot hold on the southern colonies, and ultimately led to the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781.

The battle also had a significant impact on the lives of the men who fought in it. Many of the Patriots who fought at Kings Mountain went on to become prominent figures in the new nation, including William Campbell, John Sevier, and Isaac Shelby.

The Battle of Kings Mountain was a pivotal event in the American Revolutionary War. The eyewitness accounts of those who fought and witnessed it provide a firsthand glimpse into the horrors and heroism of the day. These accounts are essential reading for anyone who wants to understand this important chapter in American history.

The Battle of Kings Mountain: Eyewitness Accounts (Military)

by Robert M. Dunkerly

4.7 out of 5