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This week we'll be talking with Andrew Waters about his latest book, Backcountry War: The Rise of Francis Marion, Banastre Tarleton, and Thomas Sumter (2024, Westholme Publishing). In it Andrew weaves the history of three key leaders in the American Revolution into in a single narrative, focusing on the events of 1780 in South Carolina that witnessed their collective ascendance from common soldiers to American legends. It was a time when British victories at Charleston and Camden left the Continental Army in tatters and the entire American South vulnerable to British conquest. Yet in those dark hours, Sumter, Marion, and others like them rose in the swamps and hills of the South Carolina wilderness. Their collective efforts led to the stunning American victory at Cowpens and a stalemate at Guilford's Courthouse the following year that finally convinced British general Charles Cornwallis to abandon the Carolinas for Virginia and eventually to Yorktown where his beleaguered army surrendered.

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In early 1781, the British army under General Cornwallis chases the Continentals under General Greene across North Carolina toward the Dan River and Virginia. Blog https://blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as pictures, and links related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: To the End of the World: Nathanael Greene, Charles Cornwallis, and the Race to the Dan,  by Andrew Waters. Online Recommendation of the Week: Peterson, Bruce L. “The Importance of a Small Skirmish During the Race to the Dan” Journal of the American Revolution, Sept. 1, 2021. https://allthingsliberty.com/2021/09/the-importance-of-a-small-skirmish-during-the-race-to-the-dan Join American Revolution Podcast on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AmRevPodcast Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on Twitter @AmRevPodcast Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy  ARP T-shirts and other merch: http://tee.pub/lic/AmRevPodcast Support this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast or via PayPal http://paypal.me/AmRevPodcast

In the year 1780, South Carolina was in the grip of violence and turmoil. On December 3, 1780, General Nathanael Greene assumed command of the southern department from General Horatio Gates. Gates, the hero of Saratoga, had struggled in the Carolinas most notably at the disastrous battle of Camden. The Continental Congress relented to General Washington's preferred commander: Nathanael Greene. Thus, Greene left his post at West Point and traveled south. General Greene had a series of challenging decisions in front of him. How was he going to rebuild a nearly destroyed army? How was he going to recruit and train his forces to eventually challenge General Cornwallis? The task ahead of him was daunting. In the face of overwhelming odds, he made a militarily unorthodox decision: He split his army in half. In command of the other half of his army was General Daniel Morgan, a brawler from the Virginia backcountry. Morgan was a veteran of the French and Indian War. He was captured and held as a POW after the failed invasion of Quebec. He later distinguished himself as one of the heroes of the Saratoga campaign. In January 1781, Morgan was also faced with improbable odds. As he commanded General Greene's “flying army”, Cornwallis sent Lt. Col. “Bloody Ban” Tarleton to pursue Morgan. On January 17, 1781, General Morgan made a stand in a local cow pasture in northwest South Carolina. We know this location as Cowpens. It was here that Morgan achieved one of the most tactically brilliant victories in American military history. We know Morgan as the “Old Wagoner”, but he could just as easily be called the American Hannibal. Check out part three of the series and learn more about what happened at the Battle of Cowpens! HELP SPREAD THE WORD! If you like the show, subscribe in Apple podcasts, Spotify, or Audible. Support the show with written reviews, share on social media, and through word of mouth. Visit the website. E-mail: tim@professionalmilitaryeducation.com  Check out our Tours: Alexandria History Tours provides guided tours of Old Town Alexandria with a focus on George Washington, the Revolutionary, and the Civil War. Use promo code “PMECOMPLETE” for a 10% discount.   Further Reading:  A Devil of a Whipping  William Washington, American Light Dragoon: A Continental Cavalry Leader in the War of Independence The Road to Guilford Courthouse Daniel Morgan: A Revolutionary Life Kings Mountain and Cowpens Nathanael Greene: A Biography of the American Revolution South Carolina and the American Revolution To the End of the World: Nathanael Greene, Charles Cornwallis, and the Race to the Dan

This is Part III of our series on the Southern Campaign during the American Revolutionary War. Today Stu is discussing the buildup that leads to Cowpens and the military leaders involved: Nathanael Greene, Daniel Morgan, Charles Cornwallis, Banastre Tarleton and Fellas with nicknames like the Wizard Owl and the Fight Gamecock. Greene had his hands full with all these wild militia leaders and today we are diving deep to see how it led to one of the most interesting battles of the Revolutionary War, Cowpens. WE POST DAILY! If you don't see us, check our other socials. If you got a favorite, we are most likely on it! The AllmyLinks has all of our Socials! - https://allmylinks.com/robisright

Born around 1748 in New Kent, Va., Armistead was given permission by his master to join the revolutionary cause. Although many fought as soldiers, blacks, both free and enslaved were being used by the British and the Americans to gain intelligence against each other. Armistead, however, was used by both sides, making him a double-agent. In 1781, he joined the army and was put in service under the Marquis de Lafayette, who was desperately trying to fight the chaos caused in Virginia by turncoat soldier Benedict Arnold. His forces diminished by British Gen. Charles Cornwallis' troops, Lafayette needed reliable information about enemy movements. Armistead began his work posing as an escaped slave, entering Arnold's camp as an orderly and guide, then sent what he learned back to Lafayette. He later returned north with Arnold and was posted close enough to Cornwallis' camp to learn further details of British operations without being detected. By also being used as a British spy (who fed them inaccurate data), Armistead was able to travel freely between both sides. One day, he discovered that the British naval fleet was moving 10,000 troops to Yorktown, Va., making it a central post for their operation. Using the intricate details Armistead provided, Lafayette and a stunned, but relieved George Washington lay siege to the town. Concentrating both American and French forces, a huge blockade was formed, crippling the British military and resulting in their surrender on Oct. 19, 1781. Rex Ellis, vice president of Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area, says Armistead's role was critical to the American victory. "If he had not given the information that he gave at the strategic time he did, they would not have had the intelligence to create the blockade that ended the war." Despite his critical actions, Armistead had to petition the Virginia legislature for manumission. Lafayette assisted him by writing a recommendation for his freedom, which was granted in 1787. In gratitude Armistead adopted Lafayette's surname and lived as a farmer in Virignia until his death in 1830. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katherine-hutchinson-hayes/support

This week our guest is JAR contributor Conor Robison. In 1781 Charles Cornwallis and Anthony Wayne clashed at historic Green Spring. The battle was dramatic and intense on the road to Yorktown. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

Welcome to the 23rd episode of “We Effed Up,” where we continue the never-ending saga of English screwing with Ireland, featuring a familiar villain from the American Revolution.SourcesBew, John. Castlereagh: A Life. Oxford U. Press, Oxford, 2011.Elliot, Marianne. Partners in Revolution: The United Irishmen and France. Yale U. Press, New Haven, 1982.Geoghan, Patrick. The Irish Act of Union, 1798-1801. Gill & Macmillan, Dublin, 1999.Johnson, Paul. Ireland, Land of Troubles: A History from the Twelfth Century to the Present Day. Holmes & Meier, London, 1982.Whelan, Kevin. The Tree of Liberty: Radicals, Catholicism, and the Construction of Irish Identity, 1760-1830. Cork U. Press, Cork, 1996.Wickwire, Franklin and Mary. Cornwallis: The Imperial Years. U. of North Carolina Press, Chapel Hill, 1980. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out whether General Nathanael Greene's Troops participated in the Virginia Campaign which began 2 Months after Guilford Courthouse Battle. Determine if it's fair to agree that General Greene's tactics helped delay Cornwallis in getting into Virginia sooner. Learn if General Greene was pursued in other military engagements with British Forces throughout remainder of Fall 1781. Learn how General Cornwallis fared after British Surrender at Yorktown. Discover how long British Troops remained in Charleston, South Carolina after the surrender of Yorktown. Learn how long Greene kept his army under watch. Find out whether or not Greene returned back to his native home state of Rhode Island following wars end. Learn if any Southern States awarded Greene for his services. Paying tribute to General Nathanael Greene. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/support

Learn if any tension existed over whom ought to be in charge of Continental Army prior to British advancing South. Learn how Horatio Gates got nod for becoming Southern Continental Army Commander including why date of July 25, 1781 was important. Discover General Gates's Leadership Traits including hardships endured by soldiers under his command. Find out if General Gates met an officer from South Carolina prior to August 16. Get an in depth analysis behind dates of August 15-16, 1780, what led up to & occurred on day battle itself commenced. Discover just how important Camden Battle Outcome was for the victorious party. Learn if any surprise attacks occurred prior to August 16 & in the days after including their outcomes. Discover how Charles Cornwallis evolved in terms of ranking status in British Army from 1775 up until time of his arrival South. Discover what outlook British Government had towards their overall campaign objective in the South. Find out exactly what kind of system had Cornwallis grown up under from a militaristic standpoint. Learn about Henry Rugeley including his loyalties and the kind of impact it had on General Lord Charles Cornwallis come late 1780. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/support

Getting a brief introduction about rivers and how they've served mankind from various capacities. Discover how rivers were of vital importance early on during America's War for Independence most notably in 1776. Get a brief synopsis about Nathanael Greene's background in the Revolutionary War prior to his coming South. Discover what was needed behind revamping Revolutionary Campaign in the South which had already been practiced elsewhere. Learn how many rivers will come into play during General Greene's time as Southerner Continental Army Commander. Learn about British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and where he stood prior to Greene's arrival. Discover if any differences existed with regards to Communications between Continental & British Forces. Discover if General Cornwallis had any militaristic flaws that would impact him. Find out if Nathanael Greene was an officer whom had many significant militaristic assets most notably his mind. Understand why retreating for Nathanael Greene wasn't so bad and how this practice alone would fulfill his long term objectives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/support

Emerging Revolutionary War interviews historian Andrew Waters, author of "To the End of the World: Nathanael Greene, Charles Cornwallis, and the Race to the Dan" and "The Quaker and the Gamecock: Nathanael Greene, Thomas Sumter, and the Revolutionary War for the Soul of the South."

Slave turned spy, Virginian James Armistead help change the tide of the summer of 1781 and the Battle of Yorktown as he snuck secrets out of Charles Cornwallis' camp and into the hands of the Marquis de Lafayette. But once he'd help win the war, could he also win his freedom?

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 107, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: 1930S Aviation 1: In 1932 and '33 one of these airships made a total of 18 trips between Germany and Brazil. Zeppelin. 2: In 1931 Boeing, National, Pacific and Varney Airlines joined forces under this new name. United Airlines. 3: In the 1930s he moved the Wright Bros.' home and bicycle workshop to Dearborn, Michigan. Henry Ford. 4: On January 8, 1930 Walter Mittelholzer took off from the Serengeti plain to fly in a plane over this mount. Mount Kilimanjaro. 5: The Mitsubishi flown from Japan for George VI's coronation was named this, Japanese for "divine wind". Kamikaze. Round 2. Category: Historic America 1: This large entertainment complex opened near Kissimmee October 1, 1971. Walt Disney World. 2: A fine collection of Haida and Tlingit totem poles was toted to Sitka National Historic Park in this state. Alaska. 3: Make a "pilgrim"age to this New England town to visit the 1627 English village re-created there. Plymouth. 4: The last execution for this offense in Salem, Massachusetts took place September 22, 1692. Witchcraft. 5: In 1848 a shipping canal completed through an old Indian portage linked Chicago with this mighty river system. Mississippi River. Round 3. Category: Phobias 1: He's probably the Bible's most famous tonsurphobic. Samson (he was afraid of having his hair cut). 2: A gephyrophobic won't burn these behind him; he's afraid to cross them in the first place. bridges. 3: The time has come to talk of polyphobia, fear of these. Many things. 4: Some people may have uranophobia, fear of this place, because they fear being judged there. Heaven. 5: A frigophobic is afraid of this, so a Frigidaire would be off limits. the cold. Round 4. Category: Revolutionary War 1: Though defeated in the Revolution, he went on to become Governor-Gen. of India. (Charles) Cornwallis. 2: Samuel Prescott made it to Concord to warn the patriots while this rider was captured en route. Paul Revere. 3: He said, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country". Nathan Hale. 4: At Boston's "Whites of the Eyes" Pavilion, you can see this battle depicted on film. the Battle of Bunker Hill. 5: 1 of 4 men who represented the United States in the Paris peace negotiations with Britain. Benjamin Franklin (or John Adams, John Jay, or Henry Laurens). Round 5. Category: "Wa" This Way 1: Dismissive insectoid name for an American ethnic group of British non-Catholic ancestry. WASPs. 2: Longfellow's middle name. Wadsworth. 3: Aquarius, translated from Latin. water bearer. 4: After NATO admitted West Germany in 1955, the USSR and its satellites met and formed this. the Warsaw Pact. 5: If you're "on" this, you're angry and in the mood for confrontation. the warpath. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

Charles Cornwallis was a British Army general and official. In the United States and the United Kingdom he is best remembered as one of the leading British generals in the American War of Independence. His surrender in 1781 to a combined American and French force at the Siege of Yorktown ended significant hostilities in North America. He later served as a civil and military governor in Ireland, where he helped bring about the Act of Union; and in India, where he helped enact the Cornwallis Code and the Permanent Settlement --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biography/message

This week on Walter Edgar's Journal, author Daniel Waters talks with Walter Edgar about a compelling chapter of the American Revolution. Waters is author of the book, To the End of the World: Nathanael Greene, Charles Cornwallis, and the Race to the Dan (2021, Westholme). “In the most barren inhospitable unhealthy part of North America, opposed by the most savage, inveterate perfidious cruel Enemy, with zeal and with Bayonets only, it was resolv’d to follow Green’s Army, to the end of the World.” So wrote British general Charles O’Hara about the epic confrontation between Nathanael Greene and Charles Cornwallis during the winter of 1780-81. Only Greene’s starving, threadbare Continentals stood between Cornwallis and control of the South—and a possible end to the American rebellion. Daniel Morgan’s stunning victory at Cowpens over a superior British force set in motion the “Race to the Dan,” Greene’s month-long strategic retreat across the Carolinas. In constant rain and occasional snow

Today on 365 days with mxmtoon, Maia looks into how the Revolutionary War came to a close, when Charles Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington at Yorktown. She then has a special musical guest and a chat about dragons. Join this episode today and make sure you’re following along with the daily updates @365daysmxmtoon on all platforms. Distributed by Talkhouse.

This week our guest is JAR contributor Andrew Waters. In 1778 Charles Cornwallis tangled with Patriot forces in the American South. Following the Battle of Cowpens, Cornwallis pursued American commander Daniel Morgan through the tangled backcountry of the Carolinas, pushing both his army and his patience to their limits. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com. 

Patrick K. O’Donnell is a combat historian, bestselling author, and public speaker. O’Donnell has written ten critically acclaimed books that recount epic, and untold, stories of American war. His most recent book, Washington’s Immortals, recounts the story of the forgotten Maryland Heroes who helped push the war onto America’s winning side and defeat the British.   Key Takeaways: [4:00] Much like the rest of O’Donnell’s books, this one found him. [6:35] Green-Wood Cemetery is a fascinating place because it held an epic battle during the Revolution where we could have lost to the British. [9:10] These Marylanders bought the United States precious time during the war. [11:45] O’Donnell became obsessed with uncovering the Marylanders’ story. [14:00] Although it’s hard to confirm these numbers, but up to a 3rd (if not more) of Americans sided with the British. [18:10] Hollywood makes fun of it, but the British army was a very strong and professional force. [19:15] British soldiers were constantly adapting to American tactics. [29:40] By the end of 1776, Washington and his army were in trouble because fewer men wanted to re-enlist. What did Washington do to get more men to join the army? [39:05] The Battle of the Assunpink Creek is one of O’Donnell’s favorite untold stories. [44:50] Washington’s leadership was what was holding everyone together, and improving morale. [49:05] Why did Washington need the support of the French army? [55:00] What kind of role did Thomas Paine play before the Battle of Trenton? [58:35] Although the British had a large army, they struggled to keep control and population protection when broken up into smaller parts. [1:07:10] During the Battle of Stony Point, American troops captured well over 600 British soldiers. In many ways, this battle was a textbook operation. [1:15:15] O’Donnell talks about ‘Over the Mountain’ men and why the British were afraid of them. [1:20:10] Keep in mind, there were not enough farms to feed both the American and British armies fighting in the South. [1:21:40] General Nathanael Greene was in charge of the Washington’s Immortals to take over the South. He split his army up and called a section of them ‘The Flying Army.’ [1:31:00] Charles Cornwallis made the mistake of pursuing Greene’s army. [1:33:30] Greene’s strategy was to basically burn the british out. [1:39:45] Tim does a quick recap about the tactics and strategies Greene used. [1:50:50] Where was Washington during all of this? [2:00:00] Recognize the past is the best guide to the present and the future. Lives depend on this! [2:01:35] Look forward to Pat’s next book about World War l. Mentioned in This Episode: Patrickkodonnell.com Washington’s Immortals by Patrick O’Donnell

In what many consider the final battle of the Revolutionary War, George Washington faces off against Charles Cornwallis in Yorktown, VA

In 1781, British forces shifted their efforts in the American Revolutionary War to the southern states. Major General Nathaniel Greene and his troops went up against Charles Cornwallis in a battle that was won on a technicality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

With the British Army coursing through the Southern Colonies, the Patriot Movement was reeling. After a disastrous defeat at Camden, new British commander Charles Cornwallis tangled with the American General Nathaniel Greene in the backcountry of the Carolinas.  Ultimately, Lord Cornwallis defied the orders of his superior officer and invaded the Colony of Virginia…a maneuver that would seal his fate and the fate of a nation forever. On this episode we discuss the year 1781.

Episode One of Biographical Conversations with Bob Timberlake begins with Bob sharing the Timberlake's family history.Bob tells of the heroic tale of two Revolutionary War soldiers who fought in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, against the British general Charles Cornwallis. The two war heroes, Leonid Valentin and Woolrich Fritz, were both assassinated on the same night by British mercenaries.