Cowpens: America's 'Most Perfect' Battle

This video is an enhanced, updated version from the previous Cowpens video. Since KZbin does not allow one-for-one replacement, when updating the video I had to create a completely new URL. Video description is the same: The January 1781 American defeat of the British at Cowpens, South Carolina is one of the most ingeniously scripted displays of tactical genius, ever, by an American commander. Some historians call it “the most perfect battle fought in the Americas.” The American commander, Brigadier General Daniel Morgan, a self-taught frontiersman, outwitted, and his forces outfought, the well-trained British regulars, finishing the battle with a military maneuver history rarely sees: a double envelopment. The battle served as inspiration for the final battle of Mel Gibson’s 2000 film “The Patriot.” Cowpens was a turning point in the war, the British surrendered ten months later. This video takes you to the war and shows you the battle.
The lead up to this battle was Blackstock's Plantation which you can view here: • Battle of Blackstock's...
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[@tommcclelland119]

Another masterpiece my friend. It’s a battle that echoes through history…

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you Tom. The video needed updating and KZbin doesn’t allow you to replace videos. Once a video is up, it is up, and can only be deleted, not replaced. I hope you are well, thanks for the note.

[@tommcclelland119]

@@CarterOnConflict this old combat Veteran is feeling his wounds in the autumn of Colorado…love the cold, but I may need to move back South. I say that every year!!! Hope you’re fine my friend

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@tommcclelland119 ha. Colorado is a great place, one of the best no doubt, but yes, the cold weather just gets tiring the older one gets. All is okay in Chiang Mai….and I must say, I could use a blast of Colorado winter occasionally now that I think about it. So hot here :-)

[@tommcclelland119]

@@CarterOnConflict so true! 🤣 I’ve been studying the small Town of Leadville, CO. Truly fascinating history here… Once was in competition with Denver to be the capital city of Colorado. But my interest is indeed, gold, silver, and other minerals that were mine here pass 150 years. I’m an environmental water engineer by profession… Really a biologist, but Colorado has some wonderful scenery and fantastic history of any Western State.

[@juangarcia-kq8zp]

@CarterOnConflict @Dr. Paul T. Carter please make a video on how Israel brilliantly conquered our USA government. Could it possibly be any more in-your-face obvious that Israel controls our government and mass media given that the USA continues unabated to give Israel weapons and billions of dollars so that Israel can continue perpetrating its mass murder genocide Holocaust against Nonjews in Gaza? 33,000 Nonjews have been murdered in just the past six months. Israel murders another Nonjew every eight minutes. ELECTRONIC voting machines make elections without fraud impossible. The Israel lobby uses the billions of dollars in so-called foreign aid given to Israel to corrupt our government using so-called campaign donations. Jeffrey Epstein style honey trap blackmail rings have seduced our so-called elected leaders so that they can never say no to the Israel lobby. Americans live in terror of saying the word Jew.

[@Me2Lancer]

One of my ancestors, William Voyles fought at Cowpens: Voyles served under the command of General Francis Marion (known to his contemporaries as the "Swamp Fox"), as well as General Nathanael Greene and Major General Horatio Gates. He was captured by the British during the Battle of Camden but was able to escape. He later fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain, and the Battle of Cowpens (the turning point for the Patriots in the Southern campaign.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Now THAT is some spectacular history to be proud of. It is what made America great. And great your family preserved the history. He may very well have served under Marion here: Francis Marion’s Attack at Tearcoat Swamp and Tarleton’s Revenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S2gauNZrOCY9U (and thank you for watching and sharing)

[@robertwall2548]

My ancestors also fought for Marion. 2nd Lt Wright Wall my great grandfather many generations. I believe one of my cousins a Wall lost his life at Cowpens.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@robertwall2548 Robert, I always admire families that maintain that family history, especially going back so early. Wall is an old English name from our earliest times. Thanks for sharing this.

[@steveningrahm8928]

@@CarterOnConflict Two of my GG Grandpas, a 5th and a 6th were 'Over Mountain Men' and periodically served as scouts under Col. Marion. They fought at Kings Mountain and other small battles. Don't believe they were at Cowpens. One of the Kansas City DAR chapters is named in honor of my 6th GGPa William Boydston. According to family legend, they fought the Indians as often, if not more than they fought the British and Torie militias.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@steveningrahm8928 Steven, one of the most gratifying rewards of doing these videos, is to hear stories such as yours. Strong families, strong heritage, strong heritage. I appreciate you sharing. So I gather some of the family moved west, that’s why the DAR chapter is named after him? Such fascinating genealogy.

[@JugglesGrenades]

In Colonial times, it was called "Hannah's cow pens". She allowed the farmers in the area to graze their cattle on her land. And every Autumn, they would catch their cattle and pay her for using her land. Because of this , the area had (still has) large , flat , open areas with large trees prevalent. In the town square of Spartanburg, there is a bronze statue of Daniel Morgan. Every year there is a celebration at the Cowpens Battleground.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you for sharing this information with us. Have you been to a battle celebration? Makes sense they would have one, I just never thought of it. I guess on the anniversary of the battle?

[@JugglesGrenades]

Yes. One of my fond memories is riding (on horseback) with my wife just after daybreak on a Sunday when the park was closed. There was a low fog hugging the ground that morning as well, which only added to the experience. There are interactive stations throughout the Battlefield, where a push of the button will describe what happened where you're standing. A museum houses artifacts. On the anniversary, reenactors wear period clothes and set up a colonial camp. The actual reenactment has since been banned by the Park service (probably for legal concerns) but every hour, under the watchful eye of a Park Ranger, they still allow two or three men to explain and demonstrate to the guests the loading and firing of a musket.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@JugglesGrenades this is good information for people wanting to visit, thank you so much. I toured the battlefield with my Army unit from Fortress Bragg in the early 1990s, there were no interactive stations so very glad they have added those.

[@eddieboggs8306]

The South played a big part in winning the revolutionary war yet got little respect in the history books.

[@lawrencestrabala6146]

When I drove truck over the road I’d been through and around the area of Cowpens many times. Wonderful friendly people live there.

[@Mabel90666]

Paul, I remember walking Cowpens with you 30 years ago. Great memories. Good to see you doing well. John is still my brother-in-law. George

[@CarterOnConflict]

Oh my goodness George. I remember our times in the 519th so well. I am thrilled you found my channel. I’ve been an expat in Thailand for about 10 years, I talked to Commodore maybe 5-6 years ago. Such a small world. I hope you are well, and I am so appreciative for your comment George and hope you watch other of my videos.

[@tablature6121]

It has been my long held belief that the accuracy of the weaponry used by the militia -- long rifles, not smooth bore muskets -- was an overlooked asset in the defeat of the British at Cowpens, same as they were in the Battle of King's Mountain. Because of the accuracy of the rifle as opposed to the musket, the militia was placed along the road leading to Guilford County Courthouse, to "snipe" at the advancing British.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you for adding that insight. Keen . Observation. Thank you for watching and sharing. .

[@OldGrizz59]

My 4xGreat Grand Father was a Lt. then later a Captain in the 7th Virginia Regiment. At the Massacre of Waxhaws the Americans including my relative suffuffered massive defeat. After the battle was over Banastre Tarelton, a British Officer, shot an American who refused to shine his boots. An unknown American shot his horse from underneath him pinning him to the ground. This set off a brutal slaughter of over hundreds of the approximate 1200 Americans. The Americans were chased as they fled and the wounded killed. The butchery created Tarltons Quarter meaning give no Quarter to the English and Americans didnt take prisoners at many battles after. The Massacre turned the South away from Torries to supporting the war. Many historians called this battle and Cowpens the end of any chance of winning. The Crossing of the Delaware earlier in the war is considered the main turning point in the war for the Americans. Wahaxs was the turning point of the Southern sympathies away from the English. Cowpens was the nail in the coffin. My opinion anyway.

[@CarterOnConflict]

I thank you for sharing that, and I always like to hear from descendants of our great patriots. I appreciate you watching, commenting.

[@CarterOnConflict]

This is the updated Cowpens battle video. KZbin rules do not allow a one-for-one replacement, so one must issue a new video at a new URL. I will not delete the old one for awhile, as many internet road signs and arrows point to it only.

[@MrEye4get]

The SFOQC took their officers to the Cowpens Battlefield to explain the battle and tactics used. They also walked the Gettysburg Battlefield to see key battle locations. Most interesting was a visit by Abraham Lincoln portrayed by a talented character actor!

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thanks for watching and sharing this. They are fortunate to have been able to do so. Cowpens was my only Army battlefield walk and I really enjoyed it. I would have liked to have toured other battlefields and to have seen the Lincoln character - Mt Vernon has a guy who does Washington and I agree, very talented individuals. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@Me2Lancer]

@@CarterOnConflict In 1964 I had an opportunity to walk the Vicksburg Battlefield, now the Vicksburg National Military Park.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@Me2Lancer I’ve always wanted to go to Vicksburg, having read so much about it. Grants move down the river was epic - as the young folk would say - and Vicksburg was truly a masterpiece of generalship. Yes, he starved the population into submission, but keen military tactics and logistics were used as well. Shiloh is up the road as I understand it? I would like to visit there as well.

[@DanielMatthews-ql3wf]

The thing I hate most about the movie industry is they take a chance to do a historically accurate story and create a farce that is less interesting than the truth.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you for watching

[@Truminashadepressure]

Indeed an unnecessary and boring romance would take up the budget of the film before it got any good.

[@CarterOnConflict]

I was reflecting upon what you said and how true this is - the fiction is less interesting than the real story. The movie Air America comes to mind.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@Truminashadepressure lol…so true

[@ae1586]

They could have included the Indian / Tory militia led by the two “bloody Bills” (Cunningham and bates) and the scalping / burning at the stake of women childrens and surrendered militia in the movie the patriot and gotten what they wanted from one of the wofford sons (Wofford college family) being tied to a tree and shot right down to Mrs Thompson being scalped alive and not making a sound , and the motlow family (motlow creek) being massacred with surviving motlow male getting his revenge on bates Also of interest and a love story would be that of the moore family who owned walnut grove plantation and their daughter Kate moore Barry who was a spy for Daniel Morgan and her sister who’s husband was murdered along with 2 others by Bates in 1781

[@blauer2551]

I visited my grandparents every summer in Greenville, SC and he would take me there every summer as well as other historical sites and I appreciate now what he did for me.

[@blauer2551]

Forgot to mention Morgan is our family name.

[@CarterOnConflict]

How very thoughtful of your grandad, and certainly you were blessed with such visits. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@dlkline27]

I've been fascinated by this battle since I first read about it decades ago. No way could I pass up this posting. Thank you.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Well sir, I hope you enjoyed and I’m glad you found it and commented. This Francis Marion battle may interest you as well. Thanks again for watching and commenting: Francis Marion’s Attack at Tearcoat Swamp and Tarleton’s Revenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S2gauNZrOCY9U

[@michaelsnyder3871]

The opening scenes are from "Barry Lyndon" and the Battle of Fontenoy in 1745. The tactics displayed are for the movie as they do not represent the drill of British infantry of either that time or the drill and uniforms of 1780-1, especially of a British army in the field in the American South in this period. Morgan took advantage of Tarleton's aggressiveness, which saw him march his army for much of the early morning and then send it into battle without breakfast. It should be mentioned that Morgan wasn't exactly truthful about his strength on the field that day. The latest research shows that the Americans probably out-numbered the British 1.5 to 1 by the start of the battle, though a large number of Morgan's army were militia. But his North and South Carolina militia were "Over Mountain Men", mounted rifles, some with recent experience at King's Mountain. They fought in county battalions and were familiar with each other and their officers. Morgan kept their horses under guard which helped to keep them on the battlefield. His second line was Virginia 90 day militia that had been in service for over sixty days and so had time to integrate their companies into battalions and normalize their drill. American militia was administered and mobilized by the company. They would arrive at the rendezvous and be put into battalions with men from other parts of the state and battalion officers unknown to them. They also could have been trained from one of four different drill manuals. Militia in their first thirty days of service were a brittle weapon. But the Virginians also had some time-expired Continental veterans among them. The final line of Continental and State troops included four companies of the best combat troops in the Continental Army, the 1st Maryland Infantry Regiment and the Delaware Regiment. They were "brigaded" with Virginia and North Carolina Continentals and State troops. They were all trained to von Steuben's "Blue" Book. The reason the Marylanders and Delawares were reinforced was because the Book required any maneuver unit to include 90 files, or 180 men armed with muskets. Tarleton's forces included two elite units, a battalion of the 71st Highland Foot and a converged battalion of light infantry companies. The British stripped their grenadier and light companies from their regiments and formed them into battalions that fought independently, though the parent regiments were required to keep their companies up to strength, often at the cost of the regiment itself. Tarleton's British Legion was an enigma. The light infantry and dragoons could fight hard when things were going their way, but in defeat, they were apt to run away. And Tarleton's last unit was the 7th Foot (Royal Fusiliers), a unit which had been rebuilt after losing its colors in Montreal in 1776 and surrendered at Saratoga, and would lose its colors again at Cowpens.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Yes Michael. Sadly I discovered the original film of the Cowpens battle was destroyed in a liquor warehouse fire in the early 19th century, so I relied upon Hollywood. And regarding Morgan not be in truthful in his numbers, dig a little deeper in the footnotes of the author who suggests such and you’ll find the citations appear invalid. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@HistoricallyRomantic]

Gamma.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@HistoricallyRomantic and that means what, sir?

[@bloodybones63]

@@CarterOnConflict ouch!

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@bloodybones63 bloody bones, hope you are well sir!

[@raiderbass]

Well done loved the narration and in depth explanation 👏 👍 thank you.

[@CarterOnConflict]

I appreciate that Raider Bass. Thanks for watching and commenting. I have another video on here, Blackstocks Plantation, that I did a video on, and I am working on Tearcoat Swamp now. Both of these were South Carolina Rev War battles, like Cowpens of course. Again, appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@martinwalker9386]

About 14 years ago my son and I were at CowPens. For some background I had been in both the Air Force and Army ROTC and Army Reserves and Navy from which I retired with 23.5 years of total service. My son had just finished his second tour in Iraq as a Cavalry Scout. As we walked the battlefield at one point as we were heading towards the British position we both started laughing as we saw the lay of the ground. We recognized the potential for the ambush. The double envelopment was just a plus.

[@CarterOnConflict]

I know it sounds cliche, but I always thank people for their service - you got an extra dose!!! If I may ask, your schooling and service was in that order, your active duty was in the Navy? Did you intentionally shop around (so to speak), or it just ended up that way in that order? Oh, your son as a Cav Scout - no one in the army understands terrain better than the Cav (I spent 21 years in the Army). Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@martinwalker9386]

@@CarterOnConflict AFROTC and got booted on a medical and had surgery. After I healed I enlisted in the Navy and got out after 6 years to get married. I enlisted in the Army Reserve and took third year ROTC classes to get points for promotion. Then my second child was born and I didn’t have medical insurance so I reenlisted in the Navy after 3.5 years in the Army Reserve.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@martinwalker9386 it all worked out well, you sure got the wide range of exposure to services. I cherish my Army time, but frankly…the army occupies the shittiest terrain available (cheap land), and the Air Force often occupies vast expanses of dead land. The Navy….great ports. I just thought of this…I found lots of old old film on your shell back ritual, made a short video of it - unite historic. Check it out please: U.S. Navy's 'Crossing the Line' Ritual: A Film History from 1929 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnvReWBtp72MnpY

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@martinwalker9386 and a much shorter film on quite a harsh shell back ceremony: Harsh Shellback Ritual From 1922 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZDblqJrjceUb8U

[@CarterOnConflict]

But maybe my best Navy video is this one, extraordinary rare film and sone high adventure: Aircraft Carriers 1920s: How Feuding Created a New Capability kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5WQYXSMjdtsmZY

[@RelicDog]

Visiting the battlefield today, thank you for the excellent summary.

[@CarterOnConflict]

I greatly appreciate you watching, and commenting. How nice you are visiting, I hope my video made the journey Judy a bit better for your understanding.

[@robertdavenport5457]

Excellent video. The battlefield is compact and very accessible and a reasonably short distance from I-85. Your pictures of the battlefield are more meaningful if you have visited the site. The British effectively see nothing until rounding a curve and simultaneously being attacked while moving uphill. As you say the elevation changes are not extreme but are significant. Being on the ground brings understanding. Thank you.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Robert, thanks for adding the commentary. That’s helpful for people. I appreciate you watching and adding to the dialogue.

[@p-47thunderbolt57]

I just watched the original for the first time yesterday, so I guess I'll watch it again today!

[@CarterOnConflict]

Ha, thank you for watching. So what happened was that I updated the video. But KZbin will not let you update (only the most minor of corrections, once video is loaded) or replace. You have to completely resubmit the video, new URL and everything. That’s just the policy of KZbin, to all of we video makers chagrin. Sorry for the confusion, thanks for your patience.

[@p-47thunderbolt57]

@@CarterOnConflict, don't worry about it. It's an excellent, informative video, and even better the second time through. Well done.

[@somebodypeculiar]

I'm guessing it was at least 60 years ago that I was given The Golden Book of the American Revolution, "adapted for young readers from The American Heritage Book of The Revolution". I devoured it, rereading it countless times. Cowpens was my favorite part, and as I remember it gave the battle the significance you gave it here. I still have that book. When I came across this video I simply had to listen! I thank you for such an approachable account. (Along with that I received Nelson and the Age of Fighting Sail, also aimed at a young audience. I credit that book with my collection of Hornblower and Bolitho novels.)

[@CarterOnConflict]

Well, I had to google and I will post the link :-) www.amazon.com/Golden-Book-American-Revolution/dp/B008COXAAI. Interesting how as youth certain books can shape our minds and our interests. Maybe I’ll gift book this sometime. I really appreciate you sharing.

[@outandaboutwithsamiam5034]

I'm so glad you did another Cowpens video. I put out a version of my own about the same time on my channel. I live here, Dr, some of my family fought here in 1781. So proud of my family heritage.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Please send me the link, I’m happy to put in my description, and you can post the link in the comments here too! Can’t get enough Cowpens. Good bless, thanks for posting!!!

[@outandaboutwithsamiam5034]

@@CarterOnConflict Out and About with Dave and Daisy on KZbin, but I will send the link

[@georgebeck3992]

Born in Philly, moved to Charlotte, drove past cowpens a hundred times never knowing the significance. God bless America

[@CarterOnConflict]

George, thank you for watching and commenting. God bless America indeed! George, I have one you will super enjoy, 20 minutes, The Swamp Fox kicking arrogant British butt. Francis Marion’s Attack at Tearcoat Swamp and Tarleton’s Revenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S2gauNZrOCY9U thanks again.

[@djt8518]

I used to live near kings Mt battlefield been to the site

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@djt8518 I have never been to Kings Mountain, I missed out on that. Which battlefield did you enjoy visiting more, Cowpens or Kings mountain?

[@djt8518]

@@CarterOnConflict l have only been to kings Mt they had a living history farm also

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@djt8518 living history farm…they would be interesting..I believe at Washington’s Mount Vernon they have one of those, it must be a newer innovation. Quite interesting to see what folk grew and are back then.

[@richardyoder3646]

Outstanding video

[@CarterOnConflict]

I’m glad you enjoyed, and appreciate you watching and commenting. I hope you enjoy the other two South Carolina battle videos I have, Tearcoat Swamp and Blackstocks plantation.

[@csidun9087]

I went to Chiropractic College I Spartanburg, SC and saw Cowpens and Daniel Morgan Square. Excellent work on your video and documentary!

[@CarterOnConflict]

Well thank you so much for watching and commenting! Given your South Carolina connections, you will love this one: Francis Marion’s Attack at Tearcoat Swamp and Tarleton’s Revenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S2gauNZrOCY9U. Thank you again.

[@baystateplugflipper7061]

Excellent!! Well done!!!!

[@CarterOnConflict]

Well thank you sir! Love your online name, ha ha. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Here is one you might enjoy, thank you again! Francis Marion’s Attack at Tearcoat Swamp and Tarleton’s Revenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S2gauNZrOCY9U

[@michaellong5714]

Been there and walked the fields and woods, read many accounts and histories, more so than any other battle, when talking with others about the Revolutionary War, I always bring up this battle, and the amazing double envelopment and tactics used by Gen Morgan. Mostly his ability to convince the militia/irregulars to fire, then hastily retreat behind the regulars and then get them to reform and fire again in support of the regulars. I suppose the vanity and ego of Bannister Tarleton may have helped

[@CarterOnConflict]

Michael, clearly you know the battle, your statements show, so I am flattered that you watched the video, and appreciate you commenting. I would be honored if you shared it with others. Thank you so much for watching and posting a comment. Maybe you enjoy other Rev War topics/battles, you see I have a couple of other videos I hope you enjoy.

[@johnhoyle6390]

My ancestor, Lt John Hoyle was involved in the North Carolina battles with Ferguson. Ferguson was reputed to have been quite brutal toward the citizens of the mountain areas. I've visited the battle site at Kings Mountain. Fergusons defeat was also quite brutal and I believe unexpected by him.

[@CarterOnConflict]

God bless, I enjoy hearing from Patriot descendants. I appreciate you commenting and sharing. Solid points.

[@dandevere5736]

Excellent presentation of a brilliant battle strategy.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Sir, glad you watched - thank you very much.

[@unitedwestand5100]

I would say the earlier battle at Kings Mountain was the turning point. Not only for it's decisive vitory, but also for the confidence it instill in the Militia forces. A confidence the carried into the battle at Cowpens, and beyond.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you for watching and providing your feedback. Unquestionably, the decisiveness and confidence factors cannot be downplayed, they were significant. You might enjoy my latest Francis Marion video. Thank you again: Francis Marion’s Attack at Tearcoat Swamp and Tarleton’s Revenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S2gauNZrOCY9U

[@unitedwestand5100]

@@CarterOnConflict ,. And, don't forget, Forty-two years later, Thomas Jefferson recalled that battle as “the joyful annunciation of that turn of the tide of success which terminated the Revolutionary War.”

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@unitedwestand5100 well, another undeniable solid point. I did not know that, and i appreciate you sharing this as well.

[@TeamFish15]

The victory at Kings Mountain didn’t so much instill confidence in the militia as it did deter fence sitters from joining the Tories. Most of the combatants on the British side were local Tories with British leadership, including Patrick Ferguson. That dealt a huge blow because the British relied heavily on locals for manpower since they were spread thin by skirmishes with France and Spain. I live not far from Kings Mountain and walk the Battlefield trail quite often. Colonel Ferguson is buried there and his grave is marked by a huge cairn of rocks. Tradition has it that you’re supposed to toss a rock on his grave as you pass by. Legend has it that it’s supposed to keep him from rising and causing mischief. I have noticed that the rock pile has been virtually unchanged over the decades. There must be Tory sympathizers nearby that remove rocks at night. Haha! I have family in Cowpens too, but I’ve never walked the battlefield. Such wonderful history here in my backyard. This video is exceptional! I’ve never heard such thorough explanation.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@TeamFish15 great explanation and insight there, thank you so much. Great tales from Kings Mountain, we did not know that about his grave!!! Thank you for sharing and I appreciate you watching and the commentary.

[@briankennedy8091]

Very well done.

[@CarterOnConflict]

I appreciate that Brian, thank you for watching and commenting. I hope you will watch my video on the run up to Cowpens, the battle of Blackstocks plantation kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaCVfmeaqrGspqcsi=952jaopHEhTGE7U1

[@stephenburns3678]

Excellent. Thank you

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you for watching and commenting, Stephen. I hope you will watch this video on Tearcoat Swamp, a South Carolina skirmish that not much has been written about: Francis Marion’s Attack at Tearcoat Swamp and Tarleton’s Revenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S2gauNZrOCY9U

[@Bonk_rds]

Watched and commented on the original. This is a nice update.

[@CarterOnConflict]

I appreciate that - thank you for that. As you know, the original had some errors some really sharp historians pointed out to me. I hated to pull the original down with 580,000 views (KZbin does not allow replacement, you must start over) but I am dedicated to factual history, so I took the hit. My fault from the beginning. Thank you again.

[@kevinmurphy65]

Awesome vid! Thank you doc!!

[@CarterOnConflict]

Kevin, thank you for watching and commenting - I hope you enjoy other of my videos!

[@kevinmurphy65]

@@CarterOnConflict Yep! Subscribed and will be listening!!!

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@kevinmurphy65 and I in turn will strive to bring you good stories - on my way to Laos now for another good one

[@kevinmurphy65]

@@CarterOnConflict Fair winds and calms seas!

[@Jhossack]

Enjoyed the low key thoughtful analysis

[@CarterOnConflict]

Jack, I appreciate that, thank you. I try my best :-) and thank you for your several comments on my channel. I hope you enjoy many of my videos.

[@herbertmeade348]

William Bingham Meade Sr.wounded at the battle of Cowpens,Seven peices of his skull broken from a sabre,wounded severely in the leg and a bayonet wound in the chest and taken to Gilbert town to recover for many months....I salute!

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you for that Herbert - what a severe price to pay. Was he an ancestor, or someone you ran across in your research?

[@user-ws1qf7ol4k]

Great video. It always amazes me that this actually happened... Its legend now but these people really lived and died..... it's unimaginable!!!!!!

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really do appreciate it. Yes, fact is stranger than fiction it seems.

[@robertporterfield9578]

Great presentation!

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you Robert, I’m glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching and posting. I think you would find this battle near there interesting as well. Thank you again: Francis Marion’s Attack at Tearcoat Swamp and Tarleton’s Revenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S2gauNZrOCY9U

[@eddieraines2844]

I have heard that the battle of Camden, although a defeat, gave Cowpens time that the may not have had otherwise.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Ah, well that may be true Eddie. Thank you for sharing that, and for watching. I have one other you might really enjoy: Francis Marion’s Attack at Tearcoat Swamp and Tarleton’s Revenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S2gauNZrOCY9U

[@lakeedwards6408]

Outstanding video. I live right down the road from cowpens in chesnee, SC. I plan on catching the reenactment one of these days.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Well I appreciate that sir. You live in a nice area, I really like that part of our country. I’ve walked the battlefield, never watched a reenactment so good for you that you live close! You may have seen I did a video on the Blackstocks plantation battle there in SC, I hope you watch that AND and doing the skirmish at Tearcoat swamp as we speak. So, focusing on SC Rev War. Battles. Thank you again.

[@lakeedwards6408]

@CarterOnConflict I'll definitely have to check that out later. I'm subscribed now so that I'll remember.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@lakeedwards6408 Okay Lake, thank you!

[@donaldjones9830]

@@CarterOnConflictNever heard of the Blackstock plantation battle. I’m very well versed in US history. Francis Marion was amazing how he consistently frustrated Tartleton and Cornwallis, including his race to the Dan River. In one battle, he built fake cannons in the swamp. Daniel Morgan was the best sniper. Because the Americans used rifles to hunt deer and were experts at sniping, including killing the second in command of Cornwallis in a redoubt at Saratoga. That commander never heard the bullet that killed him. When your leaders wear epaulets, you stand out to enemy snipers. They cut down trees just to keep Cornwallis from using Lake George. The British tried to storm a bridge into Trenton after the battle there and Princeton, four times and lost nearly their entire army. One could write a book on the stupid military mistakes the British made in the war. And they made a lot. From all their major military commanders.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@donaldjones9830 I’m learning history here Donald, thanks for sharing these important vignettes of the Revolution. It helps to educate and interest us all. That sounds like your specialty maybe, the Revolution. Okay, Blackstocks Plantation was a small skirmish leading up to Cowpens, so no surprise you have not heard of it. I frankly had not either. I hope you will watch my video on the battle of Blackstocks plantation kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaCVfmeaqrGspqcsi=952jaopHEhTGE7U1

[@johnclarke6647]

I think Kings Mountain was actually the turning point in the Revolution War. I had relatives in that battle. My 5th GGF, Capt. John Tomlinson was in all of this being in the SC Militia. He was the son of William Tomlinson a big Virginia and Kentucky land speculator. He later moved to GA after the war and became a First Family of Georgia.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Nice pedigree! Thank you for commenting and sharing. No doubt Kings Mountain was significant to the changing tide of the war.

[@johnclarke6647]

@@CarterOnConflict capt. John led the last charge at Eutaw Springs. He served under the Swamp Fox. It was the last battle in SC. We also won it.. I descend from 16 RS- my wife from four.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@johnclarke6647 maybe you have, but a small book or something similar - genealogy - to pass to your kids would be great!

[@johnclarke6647]

@@CarterOnConflict they already have copies of my PAF, so they know everything that I know. They have their mothers information, too both she and .i descend from Norman knights I also descend from the Celtic Earls of Athol.. She is First Family of America. I am First Family of Virginia and Georgia. My degree is in history and I did not get it from an online diploma mill, either. It took me ten years and a war to get it.🤪

[@TheRealSlowhand]

Well done, well presented...

[@CarterOnConflict]

I appreciate you watching and commenting, and hope you enjoy other of my videos. Thank you.

[@user-dr6yb1bv7v]

Excellent!

[@CarterOnConflict]

Glad you enjoyed, I hope you enjoy my two other Revolutionary War videos: Francis Marion’s Attack at Tearcoat Swamp and Tarleton’s Revenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S2gauNZrOCY9U

[@jetholcomb1]

I wonder if most people consider Greene that eras Patton. I say this because of his ability to adapt and get it done not the prettiest but, got it done.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Well what are your thoughts on Greene? I am not a subject matter expert, rather a storyteller, so I like to hear other folks thoughts. I’d like to hear. And thank you for watching and commenting.

[@Brian-----]

Masterful video. At 31:07 "then moved his tired and depleted army to Virginia..." is an understatement. Cornwallis first moved his tired and depleted army south to Wilmington, N. C. where he waited for British naval support that never came. He then changed his mind and moved it north to Virginia, confounding Clinton who had not authorized this big change. This long, relatively pointless slog through the tough terrain of the least-developed colony after Georgia only wore his demoralized force more. It also exposed the South to Continental advances. Though British forces (one under Benedict Arnold) were active in southeastern Virginia and were not totally ineffective, they were uncoordinated and thrashing about more than performing an organized campaign. Clinton ordered Cornwallis, who first came to Petersburg about two months after Guilford Courthouse, to Portsmouth and then fatally too far upriver to Yorktown. Soon it was all over.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you Brian for adding that detail - I missed that detail and I think it is very important. I appreciate people adding to the dialogue here, so thank you for not only watching but commenting and adding to our understanding. You sir can definitely appreciate this video as well, and if you have any observations - good or bad - please comment. Francis Marion’s Attack at Tearcoat Swamp and Tarleton’s Revenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S2gauNZrOCY9U

[@johncollins3952]

Where was the British Fleet that Cornwallis was expecting?

[@crimony3054]

Same thing had happened to Morgan at Freeman's Farm in September 1777. The Continentals chased down a retreating British line and ran slam into Burgoyne's main force. 🤣

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you for watching, and sharing that with us.

[@Crash103179]

Alas for Nathaneal Greene. He missed the battle. Though he never won a battle wherein he commanded, his Southern Campaign won the war -- a remarkable achievement.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Do you think I - or others - give him short thrift? Was he better than history has treated him? Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@mrfancypants29]

I have a Ham Radio license and communicated with the special station that memorialized the anniversary of the battle that took place in Cowpens last year. I had never heard of this battle before but the very friendly radio operator at that station took the time to explain what took place there. Thank you for this very informative video.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you so much for sharing that - I bet most of us did not know one could find such things on Ham radio! How nice of someone to do that. Thank you watching as well.

[@joeyperez8581]

Outstanding

[@CarterOnConflict]

Joey, thank you. I appreciate you watching and commenting. I have several videos you might like, so I hope you watch others. Two more are on the Rev War in South Carolina - Tearcoat Branch and Blackstocks plantation. Thank you again.

[@Brian-nw2bn]

What a treat this has been to find your channel brother. This video has been so incredibly informative. I will be binging all of your videos today and this week! Will like comment and share them all! Glad to be a sub of yours now man, keep up the great work, and Godspeed !

[@CarterOnConflict]

Brian, thank you so much! I’m glad you like my style, not all do, but for those who enjoy the way I present info, I’m so happy it is beneficial for you. You have probably found by now I have three South Carolina Rev War videos, and I’ll have more. Thank you for watching and commenting and sharing!

[@Brian-nw2bn]

@@CarterOnConflict the trio of SC videos are brilliant! It’s a tragedy more Americans don’t know about all of the amazing stories and hero’s of the war that started it all. We used to keep some of our horses at a place that was a part of the battle of brandywine, so I really appreciate you doing these lesser know battles and showing the locations of them, it really brings the battle to life in my minds eye. Can’t wait to watch everything you have in store for us!

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@Brian-nw2bn Brian I cannot thank you enough for all your appreciation and help. It’s going to be Christmas Card time for you. Such a huge boost and help. Email me if I can be of assistance [e-mail]

[@Brian-nw2bn]

@@CarterOnConflict I just saw your last comment Doc, that really means the world to me. Truly God bless my friend. Can’t wait to learn more from you.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@Brian-nw2bn I so appreciate your support Brian. I’ll keep the good videos coming!

[@johnspizziri1919]

Excellent.

[@CarterOnConflict]

John, thank you for watching and commenting. If I may, I have a shorter video on Tearcoat Swamp that I think you would really enjoy, and I’d be appreciative if you watched: Francis Marion’s Attack at Tearcoat Swamp and Tarleton’s Revenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S2gauNZrOCY9U

[@sakelaine2953]

Nice lecture!

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting. The style you saw was kind of how I present all of my lectures - and you are right. It’s more of a lecture than anything, lol. Here is another much shorter you may enjoy: Francis Marion’s Attack at Tearcoat Swamp and Tarleton’s Revenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S2gauNZrOCY9U

[@charlesthomas9089]

My ancestor, Rush Hudson, served with the Virginia Dragoons at the battle.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Charles, thanks for sharing this. I really enjoy hearing from Americans whose ancestors served. Have you or anyone in your family searched further for service records, pensions, those kinds of things? I regret that I have some known Rev War connections and I have not done that second-level digging. It’s always good to have more, I dont, I just know they served. In any sense…it’s good to know such a patriot was in one’s family. Thank you again for sharing. And Rush Hudson - that’s a cool name to begin with :-)

[@charlesthomas9089]

@@CarterOnConflict We have a pension record for Rush Hudson.

[@dianealden9293]

Epic good video essay. Will use for homeschool lesson for grandsons.

[@CarterOnConflict]

How it does my heart good that my video could be used for an educational purpose in such a way - you made my day Diane. Thank you for watching and commenting. May suggest two others for this purpose. This one on Francis Marion- there are sone moral and self-sacrifice lessons that are important. Francis Marion’s Attack at Tearcoat Swamp and Tarleton’s Revenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S2gauNZrOCY9U. Secondly, the grandsons may be a bit young for this one (nor due to an R rated, rather, the topic in general) but there seems to be consensus among many scholars that my video on the secret war in Laos is the most balanced and complete version. Likewise, an important World War Two story in another video. Thank you again: What was the Secret War in Laos? kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4iUlJ2Capx-irs and Forgotten Devastation: Firebombing Japanese Cities kzbin.info/www/bejne/iofJYnajZpuClc0

[@dianealden9293]

@@CarterOnConflict Oh thanks so very much. I will watch the other videos as well. My two grandsons are great math students but even better budding historical scholars. Both are into the American Revolution and WW II in a big way. Again any other suggestions are appreciated. We have talked about Cowpens a lot but your video was the best I have seen. I will watch the Laos video - that's a time period I am very familiar with. God bless you and yours.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@dianealden9293 so interesting Diane that they like math AND history, sounds like a couple of smart guys! Math is such an important hard skill that is so useful, but to enjoy history as well…really really good but a bit unusual…perhaps I detect a very wise grandmothers tutelage here :-) keep up the good work, sounds like you are raising them very well. Diane, you probably know this but if you click on my face and then tab right to “videos” you’ll get the full list of the 34 or 35 videos I have done. I’m flattered, really, that you determined my videos can help in your grandsons education. Can’t thank you enough for sharing this. God bless you and your family. Paul

[@seventhson27]

Cowpens was where the Colonials FINALLY figured out how to beat the British.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Good observation, solid point. Thank you for watching and commenting, and I hope you watch other of my videos. I hope you will watch my video on the run up to Cowpens, the battle of Blackstocks plantation kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaCVfmeaqrGspqcsi=952jaopHEhTGE7U1 Also, I did a shorter video with original film, our 1918 left-behinds kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2S8eoiafKeXfposi=oHvL7ZzTcI4zPB6N

[@wlbrobinson]

My 5th Great Grandfather, Jethro New fought in this Battle then lived and was buried in southern Indiana from the land given to the Patriots. I didn't know how significant the battle was, all of my Aunts were Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, getting into the Sons of the American Revolution is more involved as the proof of ancestry requirements are more stringent and SAR wont accept the DAR research for the most part. I can work on it now that I'm retired, any advice from SAR members is welcome.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Sir, thanks for watching and commenting. I have no experience in this area (although I used to do genealogy). If possible, I would think: 1) access as much as possible the DAR daughter for leads; 2) find a copy of the land grant, as I understand it these are available; 3) from there should be a standard proof of genealogical line. I would also think the SAR would have a FAQ on their website answering how you should go about doing it. Also, if you could find other SAR members, maybe they could give some tips. Good luck and stay on it!

[@jamesyork2439]

Been on this battlefield. Tremendous video.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you James

[@marilynpomponio8335]

My ancestor in his old age. The British forced him to guide them out of the swamp.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Makes sense they would require that since they didn’t know the country - wow, interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@user-wj7mc2nj6n]

I visited the Battlefield, you could just feel that it was hallowed grounds...special place....

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Were there interactive displays on the battlefield when you visited? When I was there in the 1990s there were not, but someone recently said that now there were stations or displays throughout the battlefield. Yes, hallowed ground.

[@user-wj7mc2nj6n]

@CarterOnConflict there were, they laid out troop positions. Order of battle time lines. Also they pointed out the positions of Continental Snipers...which were the first time that there skills were used on the Battlefield, with great effect. I want to return again before I get to old...

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@user-wj7mc2nj6n thanks for that report - they have greatly improved the battlefield, good to know. Definitely an upgrade for visitors in understanding the battle. Well, here is a homespun video on my family moonshining back 100 years ago - a different flavor than Cowpens but Americana nonetheless. Just in case you might enjoy, Moonshining: Real Stories and Family History kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWiwkn2JZ72enas thank you again for that report.

[@johnflesner8086]

The opening sequence was from the movie Barry Lyndon. It nothing to do with the Revolution. It was the 7 Years War.

[@CarterOnConflict]

That’s right, the opening portrayal was not about Cowpens or the Revolutionary war. Unfortunately, all original revolutionary war film was burnt in an 1843 liquor warehouse fire, so I had to rely upon Hollywood film.

[@richarddodge1349]

​@@CarterOnConflictWhat original revolutionary war film? Even civil war was only early glass plate photography. Perhaps 20th century and fire loss off 100 years?

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@richarddodge1349 yes Richard, you are correct on all you say.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@richarddodge1349 you are correct Richard

[@randolph69]

Andrew Pickens might be the most underrated patriot in American history.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Solid point - he is worthy of more recognition and his name continually surfaced in these important battles. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@pcka12]

Look at the numbers involved! Approximately 2k revolutionaries to 1k loyalists, so loyalists outnumbered 2 to one in what was by the standards of battles fought in Europe during this period a skirmish!

[@CarterOnConflict]

I don’t want to disparage any author, but if one actually looks at and examines the footnote citations (I had not until a historian pointed these out to me) regarding this doubled number of revolutionaries, the sources do not support the contention. So I am not sure the revolutionaries were double, I would now contend, “maybe.” In any sense, thanks for watching and your comment, and certainly a skirmish by European battle standards.

[@helensalvia54]

very enjoyable!!! Very well done. I loved the movie "The Patriot" and have been to Cowpens Battlefield. I had seen the movie and had a good feel for how it all played out. Plus, the film and museum before walking the battlefield also helped. I went a year or so after seeing the movie, so all that info refreshed the battle for me. So proud of how well they did against the British!!!! I thoroughly despised Tarleton. The way he was portrayed in the movie made me HATE him totally. I'll bet my blood pressure went up every time I saw him!!! I still dislike the actor who portrayed him--which says either he's a good actor or I just really hate the British from that time frame--probably both! SMILE

[@CarterOnConflict]

Ha ha, yes, I know what you mean out disliking the actor after that role. I admit I saw him in a later movie and immediately m mind went to the Patriot movie and I immediately disliked him. Thanks for sharing your experiences, I enjoyed reading your comment and really appreciate you sharing with us.

[@raymondpickens3223]

The Cowpens, Hannah family was related to John Pickens Cousin to General Andrew Pickens. The Pickens Families ran cattle on the Cowpens also.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Great information, thank you for sharing!!!😊

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

I didn't know until now that Daniel Morgan was the American commander at Cowpens. The middle school I attended was named after him.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Wow, how cool is that!!!! May I ask, where was your middle school? (And thank you fir watching and commenting)

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

@@CarterOnConflict Winchester, Virginia.

[@panzerabwerkanone]

You would think with the British having Dragons at the battle, they would have won handily.

[@CarterOnConflict]

It certainly was a unique battle and things simply didn’t go their way that day. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Here is one Panzer that I think you might really enjoy: Francis Marion’s Attack at Tearcoat Swamp and Tarleton’s Revenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S2gauNZrOCY9U

[@markfutchll8141]

Do more on the revolution awesome

[@CarterOnConflict]

Mark….insightful you say this…my very next video, which I am working on now, is on the Revolution, a little known battle in South Carolina that caused the British to give chase to Francis Marion, took their initiative away, but they never caught him. It was one of many skirmishes that changed the battlefield calculus and spelled defeat for the British. Thank you for watching and commenting, and please stay tuned!

[@diggernash1]

I am descended from the Bryson brothers who fought at Cowpens. Daniel's service is the best documented, but it is believed that at least 4 brothers fought with the militia. It is my understanding that their homestead was at the Cowpens Battlefield and that their mother in law, Elizabeth Countryman, was at home and carried water before, during, and after the battle. Do you have any knowledge of the Brysons or Elizabeth?

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you for watching and your comment. I do not, but keep in mind, I’m more of a story teller and not a scholar of the battle. I have taken your comment and sent it to C Leon Harris, a South Carolina scholar of the Revolutionary War although I don’t know how in-depth he has studied Cowpens. I will post another reply as to what h says. He may have some recommendation on where you might check. Now, you noticed I listed several references for the battle. The one that’s the PhD dissertation - you can find with a google search - is quite detailed.

[@CarterOnConflict]

I asked Leon and he replied: Hello Paul and thanks for sending this query. I don't know about the Bryson's or Elizabeth Countryman. There was a Capt. Daniel Bryson at the Battle of Cowpens, but he was from Rowan County NC, and his mother-in-law was named Marrow. revwarapps.org/w5940.pdf Sorry I can't be more helpful.

[@diggernash1]

@@CarterOnConflict Thank you. I made an error. Elizabeth was our Daniel's brother, James Holmes Bryson's, mother in law. Our Daniel did enter service in Rowan County, so I'm gonna stay with they have a high likelihood of being the same. Thank you again for the information.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@diggernash1 you are welcome. Please stay tuned, I have the battle of Tearcoat swamp in production now and here is Blackstocks plantation. Good luck with your search, keep plugging! Battle of Blackstock's Plantation kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaCVfmeaqrGspqc

[@sharetherisk7647]

Suggest reserving the term "Turning Point" for the Battle of Kings Mountain. If not for Kings Mountain, Cornwallis would not have been pushed back into SC (yes, Kings Mountain was originally surveyed within North Carolina territory). Stated differently, without Kings Mountain there would not have been a Battle of Cowpens, period, hard stop. Also consider the quote from Sir Henry Clinton after the war when he was asked "how did you lose the war" replying "Kings Mountain was the first link in a chain of evils that followed each other in regular succession until they at last ended in the total loss of America.” Also, the talk of Morgan fearing the Militia might "run off" is a fairy tale - Morgan was well aware of the bravery of the Militia especially the Virginia Sharpshooters under William Campbell's command who Morgan was well familiar. However, it was Washington and Greene who deflected their blunders by blaming Militia...a convenient scapegoat. Re: Greene, it would be Campbell's Men who would be the first to engage the British at the Battle of New Garden in the morning Battle against Tarleton who would lose two fingers in the fight. Campbell was joined by Greene's Officer Lee who, fearing the arrival of Cornwallis and the main army order his men to retreat to Guilford Courthouse for the afternoon battle. Campbell's men continued to exchange fire and the last to retreat to rejoin Lee on the left flank of Greene's attempt to replicate the Double Envelopment strategy Morgan used effectively at Cowpens - but there was one major defect to Greene's plan - for the Double Envelopment to work the Commander must have visibility of the Battlefield - all Greene could see was thickly forested rolling terrain that quickly filled with smoke. As in the morning battle, it would be Greene who first abandoned the Battle followed by Lee leaving Campbell, once more the last to exchange fire on the day. Read of Campbell's repeated charge of his single group of men at Kings Mountain and ask "are these the actions of unreliable Militia?' Study the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, Musgrove Mill, Ramsour Mill and nearly every other Militia Battle other than Waxhaw and you will see not only victory but lopsided losses to the demise of the British/Loyalists. Compare to Guilford Courthouse and Greene's next blunder at Eutaw Springs, Lincoln at Savannah, Gates at Camden and the list goes on Had it not been for Militia and the French on land and by sea, Washington and the ragtag remnants of his army would have been wiped out...an outcome even von Steuben could not have prevented. The lionizing of Washington is unearned as a Grade F can be graded on just about every facet of his "New York State of Mind" of conquest resisting relocation to the south where the French and Militia believed, correctly, the British were most vulnerable especially with anticipation of de Grasse and the French warships from the West Indies...which btw, Washington tried to redirect his to New York Harbor - thankfully that wish was declined. Suggest studying Ferguson's threat to the Overmountain Men - it wasn't simply to keep their frontiersmen in check, it was much more than that since Cornwallis wanted them to bend the knee...these Backwater Men a.k.a. Shirtmen, a.k.a. Scoundrels.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Very solid points - thank you for commenting. This is helpful to me and others. I would be interested in your observations regarding Blackstocks Plantation and/or Tearcoat Swamp, two of my other videos.

[@sjb3460]

Why is your video in 480P? That format disappeared about 15 years ago. You should remake it and your future videos in at least 1080P.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you for the recommendation.

[@walterfarley9230]

Lets not forget the battle of kings mt

[@CarterOnConflict]

Very important battle sir. Thank you for mentioning it.

[@AmyCiota-tn5qc]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@AmyCiota-tn5qc thank you Amy. I hope you enjoy other of my videos. I appreciate site you watching and commenting.

[@rwright3395]

I live not to far from there

[@CarterOnConflict]

You are fortunate! That is beautiful country. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have you been to other South Carolina battlefields, Rev or Civil War? Many there

[@jameshorn270]

Daniel organ born in New Jersey, (power state) moved to Virginia (power state and home of Washington, as well as Jefferson). Sorry, the social class of generals was not why the southern campaign is not well known. The generals fighting it were just not that good, and the number and quality of the Tories was surprisingly high. King's Mountain was a victory for the Patriots, but the commanders receive little notice because they seem not to have affected the outcome as much as the qualities of the men did. The Southern Campaign was largely a story of defeats and delaying actions.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@donaldjones9830]

Smart generals pick the battlefield and not let the enemy do so. They also pick the tactics and plans engagement. They also play defense first, especially on their own territory They also ask God for help, when their cause is just. They abide by the rules of warfare. The patriots did all of it and that is why Tartleton and Cornwallis lost the battle.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Donald, thank you for that. I appreciate you watching and posting.

[@donaldjones9830]

@@CarterOnConflict I enjoyed the video. The British were really stupid. Their arrogance at Saratoga and Oriskany, with all their train baggage and not helping each other, deliberately picking Yorktown, letting Washington fool them with Honeyman and other spies, the dumb move by ignoring a letter at Trenton, letting Washington escape with him building campfires, and much more. The British fought a poor campaign including at King’s Mountain which led to the Patriots taking revenge on Ferguson because he killed surrendered Patriots in an earlier battle. Pretty much the Americans outsmarted them, out generaled them, and didn’t let pride and arrogance get in the way. They worked together, despite Benedict Arnold being a traitor because he wasn’t allowed to fight in the battles before Saratoga. The Americans got Europe to help them and give them supplies and their navies. The British underestimated the American will to fight. In most of the battles the Patriots won, they outsmarted the British who constantly got what they invented in 1181 used against them, a homegrown militia. They ignored the tactics the Americans used in the French and Indian War by not fighting behind trees like the American did. The British overestimated Indian tribal help and the number of anti American colonists. No wonder they got beaten by better American generals. The Revolutionary War is a cautionary tale of how to lose a war to an inferior numbered colonial power of yours.

[@user-ws1qf7ol4k]

Those guys had balls of brass!!; yikes!

[@CarterOnConflict]

Ha ha, they did indeed :-)

[@66gtb]

Barry Lyndon was not at Cowpens.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Ah, you mean the opening scene film I used? You may have noticed that neither was the Hollywood actor who portrayed Tarleton in my video, as well. You see, to my dismay, I discovered the original film of the Cowpens battle was destroyed in an 1826 liquor warehouse fire, so I used Hollywood film. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@66gtb]

@@CarterOnConflict funny, half way through the video. So far it’s well done. Thanks

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@66gtb lots of room for improvement, but I tried :-) yes sir, I’m glad you recognize my humor, poor as it may be. I do appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@Rllasley]

Bangkok??

[@CarterOnConflict]

Yes sir, Thailand. I live here. You live in the area?

[@Rllasley]

@CarterOnConflict hey!...no...appreciate your American Revolutionary War info...however, at this time in History, only interested in the Interest of The United States of America....nothing against you personally, again-thanks for video-but...currently not that part of the world..Thanks

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@Rllasley yes sir, got it. Well, I team with a guy from South Carolina who is a Dean of SC history, and I’ll have more American history videos, particularity Rev War. . Thank you for your channel support. May I ask, what era/war in American history are you most interested?

[@MakeDixieGreatAgain]

I am shocked! Yankee historians were unfair to Southerners. That could never happen in this one nation "indivisible" with liberty and justice for all."

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thanks for watching and commenting! I have another South Carolina Rev War video coming out soon.

[@Jhossack]

Another permanently aggrieved southerner. America’s original sinner’s.

[@Jhossack]

Love that he quote’s the most aspirational section of the declaration. Southern polemics at there best. Please accept change.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@Jhossack and thank you as well sir. Here is the video I mentioned in the previous comment: Francis Marion’s Attack at Tearcoat Swamp and Tarleton’s Revenge kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3S2gauNZrOCY9U

[@joediskin6612]

The real hero(or what i should say patriot) that mel Gibson portrayed was Peter Francisco.If you've never investigated,chk out the Peter Francisco story,you will be blown away with true history!😮

[@CarterOnConflict]

First heard here! Well, thank you for the tip. We appreciate that (and thanks for watching and commenting).

[@johnnywilson7799]

The most perfect battle was the battle of new orleans

[@CarterOnConflict]

Well, I won’t argue with you - it was a masterpiece.

[@SirBedevereTheWise]

I personally love the battle of 73 easting and battle of Conoco Fields. Even the opening days of the Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm)

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@SirBedevereTheWise Brian, some of these are new battles for me. The 73 Easting I have heard of, and know it was considered a great battle. Can you share please, what it is about the battles you cited that make them among your favorites?

[@SirBedevereTheWise]

​​@@CarterOnConflictthe battle of 73 easting is considered to be one of the greatest tank battles since WW2. I don't remember the numbers exactly but a handful of m1 Abrams escorted by their Bradley counterparts was supposed to stop at a certain point but failed to do so and ran into an Iraqi ambush and the Americans annihilated a force more than twice their size. And the ambushing forces was also using AA guns as antitank weapons and proved ineffective against the Abrams since they wasn't fast enough on the draw Battle of Conoco Fields (battle of khasham, red February) was +-50 SF and x# of syrian rebels getting attacked by syrian military and Russia's Wagner (some 500+ combined) and effectively eliminated by the Americans in a handful of hours. The Russian government in Kremlin gave awards to the Wagnerites that actually survived. The opening days of the Gulf War is where the American led coalition conducted the shock and awe (air domination kind of blitzkrieg) 😏🫡😂

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@SirBedevereTheWise Brian - good stuff, thanks for getting back to me and posting. You are clearly a student of battles, I appreciate you sharing. Other than the gulf war, I simply was unaware of these two others.

[@user-ju6zz8tf3x]

THE ONLY THING I LIKE ABOUT THAT MOVIE WAS THE SONG "THE BRITISH GRANADIER" OTHERWISE THE BIBLE SAIDS "THY SHALL NOT KILL".🕒💔🎇🌈🏰🌈🎇

[@CarterOnConflict]

Good song, I agree! Thanks for watching and commenting, sharing your thoughts. God Bless.

[@richludwig3563]

The bible says murder not kill

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@richludwig3563 interesting!!!

[@Jhossack]

When we stop placating crazy people

[@GravesRWFiA]

Well you started with images of soldiers from 20+ years earlier and your line saying Britain surrendered 10 months later is flat out WRONG. A British army surrendered at Yorktown 10 months later but the war went on for 2 years after that. Cowpens did was destroy that army's mobile striking force, Tarlton's British legion, which were NOT regulars, along with some regulars. Also the double envelopment is a classic move since Canea that many generals try and few achieve. This along with Uranus in 1943 is one of the few times it worked and it was a great event for the Americans-they just deserve a better reporter than YOU. I gave up after the purple prose of the lead in.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you for watching, and leaving a comment. Regarding the opening film, I was sad to discover that the original Cowpens battle film was destroyed in an 1842 liquor warehouse fire in Plattsburgh Kentucky, so I had to rely on fictional Hollywood film instead. I have two other South Carolina Rev War battles, I hope you watch and leave commentary on them as well. Again, thank you for watching and commenting.

[@comitatus111]

Just back it up into the driveway for a minute. I've been to Cowpens and I've talked to a couple of guides and they say it wasn't an double envelopment. Basically it was infantry on infantry [as designed by Morgan] and then the American calvary came around the American left and essentially surrounded the British rear. In the final analysis I suppose the nature of the victory wasn't the big thing. ...it was just the small matter of US beathing the shit out of THEM and still having to link up with Greene for a prolonged retreat up through the North Carolina Piedmont until the Americans found some respit on the northern banks of the Dan River in or around South Boston, VA. And THEN comes the Battle of Guilford Court House and Then comes up the tactical winner but strategic loser Cornwallis lingering in NC for a little bit but then ending up in, of all places, Yorktown, VA.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Okay Field Marshall.

[@rael5469]

USS Cowpens CG-63 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Cowpens_(CG-63)

[@CarterOnConflict]

Ah, interesting! How nice the navy named a ship after the battle. Thanks for sharing !

[@rael5469]

@@CarterOnConflict Thanks for the video. I knew it was named after the battle but never actually knew the history.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@rael5469 your post will inform many, that’s really a cool piece of history!

[@minrityreprt6302]

It wasn't a double envelopment. 2 park rangers told me so when my wife and I visited Cowpens om 2009. Continental Infantry held their ground and US Calvary outflanked the British from their rear. These fact do not to in any way blemish Daniel Morgan. He was a tactical mastermind. Futhermore, it's not like Cowpens led directly to Yorktown. Nathanial Greene oversaw a brilliant strategic campaign, retreating from southern NC to South Boston, VA and then, when the time was right, returned to Guilford Court House (Greensboro, NC) to inflict serious casualties on the British. If it weren't for Cornwallis firing on his own troops with grapeshot at the height of the battle, Greene would have won it outright. As it was, Cornwallis retreated to Hillsborough and then to Moncure, finally turning north to fight his way past Lafayette to end up at Yorktown. The point is, saying Cowpens was a turning point in the Revolutionary War is like saying Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War. Both are ignorant statements.

[@CarterOnConflict]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Well, if two park rangers told you, who could be a higher authority on military matters that those? And of course Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War because it sealed the inability of the Confederacy to mount an effective Northern Invasion. Just ask the Cowpens Park Rangers :-)

[@comitatus111]

Well, I guess if you want to appeal to your own authority then of course that's what you're going to think. You are of course entitled to your own opinion. Just because you're a doctor whatever really doesn't mean much to me at all. Because I know how to read and I know how to study history. So you can just feel free not to pay attention to anything I say and that's your right. And of course Gettysburg was not in fact the turning point of the civil war because it took another almost 2 years for the United States army to win the war. So I guess what I'm saying is I don't really care what your opinion is. The Battle of cedar Creek in October of 1864 pretty much proves the invalidity of what you're trying to say. But whatever you can continue to believe what you want to believe and I will just continue to state historical facts.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@comitatus111 you misquote me. I didn’t say the turning point, I said a turning point. And I can discuss this without insulting you. I am not a specialist on most subjects I storytell on (certainly not the civil or Rev war). So, I send my productions to known, subject matter experts vetted in their communities for each area. I trust their judgments. Most of what we discuss here are not facts, they are assessments. There are no facts stipulating a turning point - it’s all conjecture. I’m happy to discuss more with you, even as you are rude.you seem educated, I suspect you weren’t raised to be rude. But I thank you for watching and commenting.

[@rldeaned.d.4431]

It WAS a double envelopment! Yes, Col. Washington's (George's cousin) calvary rode from the American's left flank to confront Tarleton and his cavalry; drove off Tarleton and his calvary. (Washington and Tarleton actually crossed swords before Tarleton escaped). Then, Washington attacked British troops on the British right. At roughly the same time, the American militia (the men Morgan told to fire just two shots and withdraw), were retiring to the American right flank. But, on Morgan's direct order, the militia came about on the British left flank. Confronting the British at near point blank range the militia fired en masse into the British ranks on the British left. At that British resistance dissolved. The battle was pretty much over. Those British on the left flank who were not killed or wounded surrrendered. So, it was a double envelopment: Washington on the American left, American militia on the right all virtually encircling the British. The actions by the militia is a neat story in itself. Through a miscommunication the militia were withdrawing from the field. But, Morgan, seeing the mistake, rode into the mix and personally directed the militia to turn about and fire into the British. Talk about leadership... By the way, the U.S. Army Academy at West Point teaches Morgan's tactic at Cowpens.

[@CarterOnConflict]

@@rldeaned.d.4431 thank you for your articulation and adding intellectual heft to the thread.