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The Battle of Kings Mountain was a military engagement between Patriot and Loyalist militias in South Carolina during the Southern Campaign of the American Revolutionary War, resulting in a decisive victory for the Patriots.
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The Battle of Kings Mountain was one of the few major battles of the Revolutionary War waged entirely between fellow countrymen. It was fought entirely between Americans—no British troops served there. Major Patrick Ferguson, commander of the Loyalist force, was the only Briton on the field.
30 Σεπ 2024 · Battle of Kings Mountain, battle in the American Revolution, fought on October 17, 1780, that saw an American victory over a larger loyalist detachment in South Carolina during the British campaign in the South. It was one of few battles of the Revolution fought solely between Americans.
The battle took place 9 miles south of the present-day town of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, in what is now rural Cherokee County, South Carolina. The Patriot militia defeated the Loyalist militia commanded by Major Patrick Ferguson of the 71st Foot.
17 Οκτ 2022 · Theater: The battle was part of the Southern Theater of the American Revolutionary War. Who Won: The United States of America won the Battle of Kings Mountain. Fun Fact: All the participants in the battle were Americans, except for the British commander, Colonel Patrick Ferguson.
18 Απρ 2024 · The Battle of Kings Mountain, though relatively obscure today, was arguably one of the most significant engagements of the entire Revolution. It was a much-needed victory, coming after a series of devastating Patriot defeats at Savannah, Charleston, Camden, and Waxhaws.
9 Φεβ 2010 · During the American Revolution, Patriot irregulars under Colonel William Campbell defeat Tories under Major Patrick Ferguson at the Battle of King’s Mountain. Major Ferguson’s Tory force,...
