"Downright Fighting": The Story of Cowpens

by Thomas J. Fleming

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The British advance on Pickens’ militia, who deliver the promised two shots each and fall back on the flanks. When they are pursued by British dragoons, Washington’s cavalry charges into action and drives them off.

Green River Road Route 11 Morgan’s camp Washington’s cavalry Visitor Center Howard’s Continentals Pickens’ militia 17th dragoons Tarleton’s main line Legion dragoons 71st Highlanders Scruggs House

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Howard’s Continentals rout the British in the center, supported by cavalry on the left and militia on the right.

Green River Road Route 11 Morgan’s camp Howard’s Continentals Washington’s cavalry Visitor Center Tarleton’s main line Pickens’ militia 71st Highlanders 17th dragoons Legion dragoons Scruggs House

How to read these battle diagrams

British positions are shown in RED, American in BLUE. Open boxes show former positions, arrows movement. Clashes are shown by stars. Modern features, included for orientation, appear in gray.