May 18, 2023
This is the first episode in a series on the Revolutionary War in the Carolinas. The series is called “American Guerillas” and part one is titled “War in the Carolinas”. This episode will cover a lot of ground and begin with an overview of the American Revolution up until the British invasion of Charleston in 1780. After a summary of the major milestones of the Revolution, the episode will cover the following:
- Why the British shifted their strategy to the Carolinas
- Key leaders on the British side: Cornwallis and Tarleton
- Key leaders on the American side: William Moultrie and Horatio Gates
- Siege warfare tactics that the British used to take Charleston
- The massacre at the Waxhaws
- The Battle of Camden
- Battlefield tactics during the Revolutionary War
After listening to this episode, check out “American Guerillas Part Two: The Sword of the Lord and Gideon”.
Business Update: Alexandria History Tours is open for business, providing history tours in Alexandria, VA. We have a George Washington tour, a Revolutionary War tour, and Civil War history stops on our tours! Check out the website and learn more.
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