The American Revolution - Critical Turning Point in the Carolinas
To most, the key events of the American Revolution occurred in Virginia and north. Not necessarilly so. In March, 1781, two critical battles in the Carolinas changed the course of the war and made the final victory at Yorktown possible. The Battle of Cowpens was a stunning loss for the British. And The Battle of Guilford Courthouse a Phyrric victory, leading them to Yorktown and Washington's fateful victory.
Top Recommendations for March
The Battle of Cowpens, Edward Babits (2000 - 231pp)
A critical turning point of the war in the South. Continental troops brilliantly lured and routed British and Loyalists led by the hated General Tarleton.
The Road to Guilford Courthouse, John Buchanen (1999 - 452pp)
Terrific account of the tense, but fruitless chase by Cornwalis of Nathaniel Greene's illusive Continentals and the fateful British retreat to Yorktown.
Click Here to View the Cowpens National Battlefield
Click Here to View the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park