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I think you were taught correctly. Cowpens was a comparatively small
engagement (~3000 soldiers) with a huge impact. British commander Banastre Tarleton had been running roughshod over the back country, and BT essentially lost his entire command at Cowpens.
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ding, ding, ding, correct!
-- lilhokie525
May 02, 2026 at 07:49 AM ET
lilhokie525
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05/02/26 07:49 AM ET
Under appreciated but pivotal victory
-- Va AandM
May 02, 2026 at 08:01 AM ET
Va AandM
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05/02/26 08:01 AM ET
I think you were taught correctly. Cowpens was a comparatively small
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-- lilhokie525
May 02, 2026 at 08:41 AM ET
lilhokie525
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05/02/26 08:41 AM ET
My current understanding is Cowpens was critical
-- Va AandM
May 02, 2026 at 08:58 AM ET
Va AandM
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05/02/26 08:58 AM ET
Exactly. Swung the balance you might say. My kids and I went to Cowpens
-- Tombo
May 02, 2026 at 09:38 AM ET
Tombo
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05/02/26 09:38 AM ET