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Battle of Cowpens

Daniel Morgan's masterpiece, January 1781
Battle of Cowpens, 1781
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At Cowpens on January 17, 1781, Daniel Morgan baited the aggressive British commander Banastre Tarleton into a trap, using lines of militia to absorb the charge before regulars and cavalry enveloped the British force.

The near-total destruction of Tarleton's command crippled British strength in the South and is often studied as a tactical model of the double envelopment.

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Key Facts
Date January 17, 1781
Outcome Decisive American victory
Significance Crippled British strength in the South
At a Glance
Date January 17, 1781
Location Cowpens, South Carolina
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