Battle of Guilford Courthouse: Revolutionary War in the South
87North Carolina Militia Line at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse
The Road to Guilford Courthouse
The star of General Cornwallis, Revolutionary War commander of the British forces in Carolina, waned after the twin defeats at King's Mountain and Cowpens.
After the success in the latter battle against Tarleton, General Morgan, in charge of the American forces in that victory, was no more than twenty-five miles from Lord Cornwallis.
He naturally conjectured that his Lordship would be in motion to cut off his retreat, as soon as the intelligence should reach him of the defeat of Tarleton.
Morgan halted no longer on the field of battle than to refresh his men and secure his prisoners, who were five hundred in number, exclusive of the wounded; and he might have been easily overtaken and brought to a halt by a vigorous pursuit of the Brits.
The good fortune which had attended him through-out the conflict still clung to his standard. Cornwallis, however, hesitated to decide, and in war to delay when an opportunity is hot, can lead to a campaign defeat as we shall see.
He stopped to destroy his baggage, and make some preparations which could have been done at another time and which consumed two days; thus losing a prize he could have scarcely failed to secure.
He reached the great Catawba River at Cowan's Ford just after the Americans had crossed it in safety; but he no longer possessed the power to follow them. The swollen waters of the stream, which Morgan's men had barely made across, rose up, foaming and formidable in the face of Cornwallis.
The Americans exulted in the conviction that a miracle had been performed in their behalf, like that which saved the Jews from the pursuit of the Egyptian pharaoh Ramses.
As soon as the Catawba was fordable, Cornwallis prepared to cross it, which he did successfully, though resisted by a part of Greene's army under the command of General Davidson. It was a wise decision on the part of the British general to attempt the passage in the night.
A stream five hundred yards wide, foaming among the rocks, and frequently overturning men and horses in it's progress, might, in day-light, have discouraged the hearts of his men. Nor would they have been so safe from the unerring riflemen, who were posted among the trees and bushes which thickly covered the edge of the river.
A sharp conflict nevertheless followed the attempt, in which many of the Brits, including Colonel Hale of the guards, were slain. Cornwallis himself had a horse shot out from under him, which barely survived to reach the shore where it fell and died.
General Davidson in an attempt to change his position during the action and get in front of the enemy, came between the light of his own fires and the advancing column of the British. A well directed volley from them felled him along with a number of his men. The out-numbered American militia became dispirited at this and quickly retreated.
Battle of Cowan's Ford
The Race to Guilford Courthouse
A military race now began between the respective opponents, in which the British forces pursued Greene into Virginia.
Cornwallis, content with his seeming success, and desiring to recruit reinforcements for his march into Virginia, fell back upon Hillsboro, North Carolina, where he raised the royal standard and summoned the local Loyalists to rally beneath it.
To defeat this object, Greene re-crossed the river Dan, and once more drew the attention of the British upon himself.
A detachment of patriots, under the command of Colonel Pickens, fell in with a force of loyalists led by a Colonel Pyles, and cut them to pieces. Another body of Tories, about the same time, were destroyed by the rash and sanguinary Tarleton, who mistook them for "rebels."
These disasters with other circumstances began to open the eyes of Cornwallis to his own danger. "I am surrounded,"---in his own language to the British ministry---" by inveterate enemies and timid friends;" and to fight and conquer Greene, became now as much a matter of necessity as it had before been choice.
The Americans were gathering strength by the day. The Tories were growing cold in a contest, which, however successful at first, had been full of defeats and dangers.
The severe lessons they had received at King's Mountain and Cowpens, had taught them to indulge in gloomy anticipations, and rightfully so as their numbers were decreasing as fast as the Patriots was rising.
American cavalry charges
The Bloody Battle of Guilford Courthouse
The two main armies, after various moves and counter-moves, finally prepared to stake the issue on the musket and sword. The scene of action was Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina. The battle was fought on March the 15th, 1781.
It was waged with great obstinacy and valor, and the victory remained long in doubt. Discipline, at length, achieved its natural triumph over the irregular force of the Americans.
Half of Greene's army were untried militia. Only five hundred of his men had ever seen service. The veteran volunteers under Colonel Pickens, had been dispatched some time before to South Carolina, where they probed for any black brigades which the British were seeking to arm in that quarter.
The regular troops that remained, consisting of the infantry of the legion, a little corps of Delawares, and the first and second regiments of Maryland, formed the only portion of the American army that could be compared with the veteran British rank and file.
These did not exceed two hundred and eighty-one in number; yet, unassisted, they drove from the field in the first instance, the British 33rd regiment, three hundred and twenty-two strong, who were supported by the Hessian jagers and light infantry of the Guards.
The Virginians behaved with no less valor, though with less experience. They maintained a long and arduous conflict with the whole British line, and only sank back at the push of the bayonets, for which they were neither prepared by practice nor by the possession of the proper weapons.
The victory remained with the Red-coats; but to the advantage of the Americans. The former lost six hundred and thirty- three men killed , wounded and missing; of these, one colonel and four commissioned officers died on the field.
Colonel Webster and several others received mortal wounds; General O'Hara's recovery from his wounds was long doubtful; Colonel Tarleton, and General Howard, a volunteer, with twenty other commissioned officers, were wounded.
The victory must have been with the Americans, but for the disorganized flight of the first line of North Carolina militia and the second regiment of Marylanders. The nervous militia first fired at too far a range to be effective, felt the full power of the Red-coat charge and broke ranks.
The bayonet stand by the first regiment of Marylanders and Lt. Colonel Washington's cavalry charge to rescue the raw second Maryland from the furious onslaught by the British Grenadier and Guards regiments, were both notable actions on the battlefield as well. The loss of the Americans from all casualties was approximately four hundred men.
Surrender at Yorktown
Aftermath and Results
Greene retired over Reedy Fork; about three miles from the scene of action; while Cornwallis remained in possession of the field; much too crippled to pursue his enemy.
Three days after his victory, his Lordship destroyed all his baggage, left his hospital and wounded, and fled towards the sea-coast, leaving the whole country behind him in possession of the Americans.
Greene pursued, but without overtaking the Brits; while Cornwallis, after a brief delay at Wilmington, N.C., hurried on to that junction with the English forces in Virginia, under Major General Philips and the traitor Benedict Arnold.
All this resulted in the siege and surrender at Yorktown; one of the most brilliant events of the war; and although it was to continue on for two more years, effectively ended the conflict and brought America it's hard fought independence.
copyright 2012/ all rights reserved/ alastar-packer.hubpages.com
vote upvote downshareprintflag
- Useful (12)
- Funny
- Awesome (14)
- Beautiful (8)
- Interesting (19)
Thanks for another cracking read, I remember reading somewhere about the Brits using native American troops, but I had no idea that African American troops were used as well. Have you ever considered writing a historical novel?
Hi there stevarino. Thank you for commenting, its a pleasure to meet you. So, we were both tarheel kids in the 60s, one in Durham and the other in Charlotte. How interesting, you visiting Guilford, frequenting a hotel/restaurant that had a picture of Cornwallis and living a block off Cornwallis Road. stevarino do you think somebody was trying to tell you something..lol. Appreciate you writing on that. Being south of you it was Kings Mt., especially Kings Mt., and later on Cowpens here. Must get up to see the Guilford Courthouse battlefield soon. Bet that cookbooks got some mighty fine recipes; perhaps you can tell me some of your faves later on. Yes sir, the memories..sigh. Thank you stevarino!
As a child living in Durham, NC, in the 1960s, we would take family excursions to historical places all over the Carolinas and Virginia. I remember visiting Guilford Courthouse a couple of times. Also, we often frequented an old hotel/restaurant, "The Colonial Inn" in Hillsborough that had an oil portrait of Cornwallis hanging in the main dining room over the fireplace. He was a regular patron there in the late 1700s.
We lived a block off of Cornwallis Road in Durham. As I write this comment, I am looking at a cookbook titled "Authentic Southern Recipes from The Colonial Inn", published in 1972.
Ah, the memories.
Refreshing read - great job!
The battle of Guiford Courthouse although a technical victory for Cornwallis, compelled him forward to surrender at Yorktown. So it could be called a strategic victory for the Americans in a sense. Glad you brought that up about the red-coats; they made a big mistake with the red color as it made them stand out in any kind of battlefield topography. That's right, very good targets. If you've ever watched, say, The Patriot, it'll give you a good idea about how they fought back then. There was a great deal of swamp and forest skirmishing too though. Peggy, I thank you for the compliment AND for not clicking the funny button. Its amazing what some find humorous nowadays!
This was so interesting to read regarding the Battle at Guiford Courthouse and everything involved as well as the aftermath. Such a different way of fighting back then! Imagine an army wearing highly visible red coats and marching in unison (made good targets, didn't they!) and then each side trying to mow down the other side. There was much loss of life on all sides of the Revolutionary War! You are a master at bringing these old battles to life! Up votes except for funny!
Polly what was yahoos reason for suspending your account? If you think yahoo's small print is something read FB's. Feel sorry all this happened to you and the better half. You know Polly being a Libra- we like fair-play and balance- it was baffling for a while about how stuff goes down but since I've figured a few things out and it doesn't bother anymore. We should just write our best and roll with the punches, or, just go with the flow..:D
You would not believe, my good half wrote a Yahoo hub about how much I liked the new version and although I had no comments it shot straight to the top and Yahoo suspended my account two days which ended up being four! Well I just politely came and took down that hub! Now I can't cancel out my G-mail account and there is no way on earth I would keep email there, have you ever read their agreement you have to agree to? It's bad let me tell you. Oh what brought this to mind was your score falling and that happened to me once making some enemies, and as I am sure you have none maybe it is jealousy or maybe it is just who kisses but here, which I don't, lol.
Your right ThoughtSandwiches, it was the campaign that essentially ended the American Revolution. There was still some heavy fighting in the Southern states between Tories and Patriots after Yorktown; and the last British troops didn't leave New York until 1783; but to all intents and purposes Yorktown decided it. Greene had to bear being over the Americans supply system but when he got his chance few Commanders in history have done better. Your knowledgeable on the subject and I look forward to your future thoughts, Thought. Thanks!
Alastar...Excellent look at a very important campaign! Well written and well researched. It was always my believe that Greene was probably the best commander in the American forces. Voted Up, interesting, and useful.
Will do!
The soldier mitochondrial DNA runs deep in your family Terri, no wonder you feel such a connection to the Gettysburg Military Park. If you can find out what units they were in before Yorktown, then check and see if those units were there. Just a thought. Thanks Terri and I hope you discover some exciting info in your search. Let me know what you find if you will.
Another great read by a great author. A re-telling of history written to engage the reader. I have a couple of ggggg-grandfathers who fought at Brandywine, Princeton, and Germantown with Washington, though I don't know of any at Yorktowne. Hmmmm... might have to get back into my genealogy files and do a double check. voted up
Kenny Rogers. He sang that great song called"Ruby." bout a crippled and dying Vietnam Vet's wife stepping out on the town.Sure theres a book like what you say Polly--lots of brothers against brothers in the Civil War. It'd be read alright...the War Between the States is a popular subject. Did you know it's the second most read about war in the world. Yeah, blow me over with a feather when you came out on your other author name, thanks for explaining why and the great comment Polly. You've got a new one I'll be checking out today.
Nell's comment reminded me of a song Kenny Rogers did about two little boys and they grew up and become soldiers and fought against each other. Brothers maybe, can't remember, but one wore blue the other gray. I haven't been able to find it though, don't think it made a hit but it was good and would have been great for a southern hub or poem. Just a fun style and I probably enjoy it more than anyone else, lol. I don't think many listen to the songs. Shoot, they probably don't even read the hubs, lol.
I have to keep J separate because Polly has really got in there and made some feathers fly with some of the more serious stuff and I can't have that as an author of children's books, well any really, lol.
OK Dim and thank you. Since you brought it up you might like to check-out Bloody Ban & Cowpens, it concerns the battle previous to Guilford Courthouse. In future I'm going to write one on the situation in Carolina & Virginia after the confrontation at Guilford as it relates to Cornwallis & co.
Call me Dim or the whole thing dimFlaxenwick. No matter. Good to hear from you always.
I´m going to inspect a bit more of the life of Cornwallis.
cheers!
Oh josh Dim that's OK, so long as you make it eventually. I say that for you personally and when someone with your creds likes or enjoys these history ones it does a soul good. Thank you for filling in on the riots, have a clearer picture now. Also Wayne Brown's comment was appreciated on there. Hoping for the best all round. Thank you so much DimFlaxen. Is that alright to call you? If not just let me know what you prefer.
So being so late coming to many of your hubs,
I love history, so this was a real treat for me
(even though I´m British) Ha Ha
Great job you did on this one. Thanks for all your hard work.
Hi Cred2 and it is a wonder. The Brown Bess that the Brits and especially their Tory allies often used had an effective range under 300 feet. The American Long Rifle that was originally created in Pennsylvania for hunting had a far longer range and much better accuracy. It made a difference in quite a few battles. And yes, the minie rifle, Spencer 7-shot, Winchester repeaters and German mausers of the 19th century were but precursors to the apocalyptic weaponry of World War One.
So very true Nell. They did fight on opposite sides and with family against family as can be imagined the results were often brutal. Stalemated in the North, the British high command over-estimated the amount of support they would receive in the South- which for awhile at least, was still substantial- as the Scotch-Irish of the back country were largely pro-independence, fought fiercely along with continental forces sent South and ultimately triumphed. Guilford Courthouse though an English victory was Pyrrhic and led to Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown. Triple Tack Nell and you've made me night knowing you relaxed, sipped your tea, and got into it.
Hi, it must have been so confusing back then, if you think about it, the British side consisted of Scots, Welsh and Irish who stayed loyal to England, and the patriots who were, well, Scots Welsh and Irish and a few renegade English! As well as the Original families of America who had moved out there in an earlier time. I often wondered if families fought on either side, this was fascinating, and your history is spot on, I put my feet up, got myself a cup of tea and read every word, great stuff! cheers nell
Thanks, Alastar, you have to wonder and be amazed that anyone during the Revolutionary war period could have actually been a marksman, without a rifled barrel it had to be hard to hit the broad side of a barn at pointblank range! Always so much more to learn and appreciate...I certainly did read that the rifle used during the Civil War., Its range and accuracy made 18th century style military tactics completely obsolete and was the mother of the savage 20th century conflicts to come.
Ah thank you Richie. When reading if I come on a word thats cool like obstinacy its added to a list and used when appropriate. Oh no my friend, not even a legend in my own mind but you know I appreciate that. Rich if you have enthusiasm for a writing project; and with your excellent style/imagination and ability you'll have a winner for all concerned. People, world, inventions and great historical events, what finer ingredients can there be. Yes, you do have to finish Brain and Fred's story and you know who my sympathy's with--the middle-age guy..lol.
Excellent as always Alastar. Not only did I learn a new word (obstinacy) but I also learned an important piece of history.
Well worth a read and you are well on your way to becoming a legend here on hubpages with your original and interesting style of writing, and your friendliness. A real asset to the group, without a doubt.
I have a couple of ideas for a series or two, on people who have changed the world, inventions and great historical events that changed the face of the world for the better. I'll get there, eventually. Gotta finish Brian and Fred's zombie story first though! :)
Good stuff my friend! Have a nice day! :)
Glad you enjoyed it Polly. Isn't it the truth about the thoughts/ideas jumping around sometimes.... You'll come through with your similar story and it'll be worth it. Southern history, like all others is near endless.Thanks Polly.
I enjoyed this, reminded me of one I have meant to put up. Sometimes my mind jumps in so many directions I end up doing nothing, lol. As you though I love the southern history and this was a good one.
Thank you for the read and great comment Cred2. The smooth-bore musket like the famous"Brown Bess" had an un-grooved barrel and thus fired a heavy ball at the expense of range and accuracy. These guns were meant for mass close-in firing. The grooved barrel of say the American Kentucky rifle gave the balls spin, hence farther range and accuracy. Rifle technology had advanced by the civil war era to guns like the English made Enfield, that except for their single heavy caliber shot capacity, would stand with some of the best today. The Generals in that conflict were slow- if ever- to realize the new paradigm created with these weapons, thus the horrible destruction in lives.
You've got the cast-aways-down to a tee and the middle-age spread must be attacked with vigor and determination. Cutting of their supply lines some, often has very good attendant results. Nurse mar thank you for answering that baffling question.O
Alastar, most interesting account, a study of the weapons of the time would be interesting, how much less efficient were the muskets of the Revolutionary War compared with the muzzle loading rifles of the Civil War era in range and reliability? Thanks for a stimulating morning read Cred2
AP, I figure Mary Ann must have been hiding a Barbie "Easy Bake oven..." (no electricity?) and you know Ginger wasn't getting her hands dirty baking!
Gilligan had that youthful metabolism that catches up with the best of us with all those pies... Nurse mar!
Thanks mar perhaps I missed my calling but then again there wouldn't have been all this life experience. An attempt is made on the history ones for everyone to hopefully enjoy. Not everyone likes the big 800 page super detailed style. Now that is a compliment comparing my humble efforts with our friend James. The book he's working on sounds extra-fabulous exciting. Appreciate Ging...Nurse mar. XO ps- how did Gilligan stay so then eating all those coconut cream pies? Will the wonders never end!
Alastar,
I think that you are a natural teacher with your words in your historical revelations such as this. You put such depth, heart and detail that it truly comes alive in our minds. Funny, today I was thinking of James W as I read this (he is my buddy too) and your writing is on equal par to me.
Voted UP & UABI-- have a "cool" day, mar.
My good heavens Mr. Epi but do you ever know how to get on a persons good side...lol! Seriously though sir, I can't tell you enough how much your comments- and poetry- encourage and delight. You are one of the most unique and talented men I've ever had the extreme pleasure to know. And thats a fact! However i just read James Watkins latest and always feel a bit humbled when I compare my simple productions to this gentlemens. Your wish is my command and I'm already following that wonderful Swedish writer Clairepeek- will read her two latest ASAP and Kallini 2010 should expect a knock soon on her Hub door . Yours most sincerely Colin. Ps- Already follow drbj and will be over to say Hello Hello soon.
...top ten time for my buddy Mister Packer after reading this most fascinating story:
Top ten words to describe the many talents of ALASTAR PACKER:
10. an essential hubber (you must include his wide assortment of hub subjects on ANY list)
9. the complete historian (are you familiar with DRBJ and HELLO HELLO, please check out their hubs, if not)
8. a very muscular writer .....
7. your words are always brave
6. and courageous
5. and bold
4. and sure and
3. strong
2. you are the keeper and guardian of history
1. and without you ....we would not know this true stories ......long may you run (says Neil Young)
lake erie time 10:09am with 2nd cup of coffee and Japanese flute and koto
small favor: could you check out my buddy from Sweden:
Clairepeek and another gal pal of mine, Kallini 2010 from Toronto.
Good day to you ruffridyer. What a shame you had a teacher like that. Often its better for one to read on their own whatever intrests them, instead of relying on the vagiries of academia. Glad this was interesting for you and thanks very much Ruff.
A very interesting hub. I enjoy history but my knowledge of the Revolutionary War is rather limited. My American History teacher back in school was a man I really despised so it put a damper on my learning about the colonies struggle.
Kathy all kind of strange thinks have been happening lately. maybe there just weird glitches. I hate that you wrote something then lost it but your second paragraph is so well written and says so much about the process of writing it and hopfully the experience of readers. They say write what you know and I'd feel foolish trying to cover say, something like what Nell Rose or James Watkins writes on somtimes. They're so many other writers on HP that could cover other areas better. There is so much U.S. and really world history that happened in the South-East that the supply seems endless. Your super Ms.Kathy in every way and its such a joy to read your descriptive and hearfelt comments. Thank you a hundred times.}{
Hello pras. So very glad it touched you in that way. Its my pleasure to share. Those are some good pics of the subject that can help one to imagine the history better. thank you pras and peace to you too my friend.
Good Morning Alastar! First, I want to start my comment by telling you that I just wrote a lengthy comment right here and, yet...it did not get through. I hit "post comment..." and thought I had but...???
This is an incredibly detailed and informational account, Alastar. Amazing in the depth with which you have tied events together; people, places, strategies. I am very glad that the particulars are highlighted in blue so that my memory can be refreshed as I read through the events of our country's past. Such "growing pains" these United States experienced. A colorful and violent process.
I have to thank you for contributing to my education via your series on history; particularly that which occured around and in your home state. (my assumption). What I've come to notice and failed to mention previously is the love, respect, honor, and fascination you have for your home. The hubs you've written about the geography, history and recounts of a young boy during his formative years in a beautiful and magical enviroment. Truly the words of someone who cherishes history; both his personal as well as the overall.
Thank you for continuing to contribute to my education! Of course, all the positives! UP, Awesome, Useful, Interesting, Awesome, BEautiful and there MUST be an Educational - Informative!!!!
My brother, this was so beautiful. I love all about patriotic history and you describe this very well. Thanks for writing and share with us. I can imagine what happened in the past by just saw the pictures above. Beautiful and vote up!
Love and peace, prasetio
Thank you Gus. That foreign plant with the sap you just wrote on has been on me mind. Something about that plant. Appreciate the info on kudzu too,didn't know it could actually be beneficial..:D
Hi Gail. First off let me thank you for following these history and movie ones. I've grown quite fond of your fine comments. Lets see..it would have been around the Sherrills Ford area if not mistaken Gail. A lot of historical things are now of course under the waters of Lake Norman. On second thought it may have been farther up-river. Your very welcome and its very pleasing you getting into our areas history...:D
hey Alastar-I grew up on the catawba river! where exactly did the troops cross over the catawba river? The most I heard about the catawba river growing up was about the Catawba Indians. I never got into history too much when I was in school, but you have got me interested now! thanks!
Hi Alastar - This article was a fine rendition of the history of the Revolution leading up to and including Yorktown.
Gus :-)))
Hello my Irish friend. Its cloudy and raining here now. At least that lowers the temps. Hope your having blue skies in the Isle of Man. Its incredible reading on the situation of the wounded in that era. Its truly hard to believe what they went through. Your absolutely right. People that fight from conviction generally have it over paid troops; or often in the end even highly professional ones. The history of the interactions between England and Ireland are at once exalted and terrible at the same time. For reasons we both know. Was going to say something about not being a careered history teacher but on second thought maybe I am in a small way after all. Thank you Spirit and please say hello to Mary.
Your certainly correct Mentalist. The British underestimated the resolve of those seeking freedom and the numbers of inhabitants that would rally to their standards. Nevertheless it was a brutal conflict between the Patriots and Loyalists on top of everything else. Appreciate Mentalist and always look forward to your insightful and unique comments my friend.
You tell the tale very well indeed and I am now an historically wiser man for having read this hub. Those men had to have been made of steel to undergo the hardships they must have suffered. To be wounded in those days would have also meant agonising and long drawn out death for sure. History tells us that there is no match for an army fighting for their freedom and though Ireland tried many times it wasn't until 1922 before the last British troops left divided Ireland. Whenever the British left a country they always seemed to find a way to keep a bit and this has given rise to many problems all over the world and so which persist to this day.
Thank you Alastar for another great read from my favourite history teacher Dixie!
Mo it comes from reading more history books over the years than I could ever count. I was also very fortunate in having parents that encouraged it along with a school system back then that actually taught it. Your exactly right! Thats the way they're written for that very reason. To hopefully be more assessable for everyone. Yes, they could be expanded some and sold to magazines but thats not what i want right now. Thank you Mo, your take here is very appreciated and you can take that to the bank...or backyard hole if one prefers...lol.
The main psychological lesson from the Revolutionary war was the over-confidence of the British forces and under-estimation of tactics and resolve of the revolutionary militia.;)
Hi there and thank you Rob. Histories are so cool for anyone who has a good imagination or just wants to know more about were a situation or topic came from. Have you seen those shows were they ask people on the street random questions like who won the civil war or who the first president was. If it wasn't so sad it'd be funny with a lot of them. Appreciate Rob and am gonna read your take on 'Cowboys & Aliens' later. Why all these negative Alien movies lately? What ever happened to that cute E.T. Nameste.
You know, Alastar, you should be writing history texts. Your style is so readable and never dry. I think it would make history an alluring subject for even those who aren't usually interested. I love your historical hubs.
:D
Priceless Prince. I've seen some funny button hits on some decidedly unfunny Hubs. Maybe its an act of mockery or a peculiar sense of humor...lol! I really wanna thank you Frog for the read and wonderful support on this one. The other day during an e-mail correspondence someone mentioned how special you are to them. They absolutely think the world of you. And so do I.
Hi Alasar. A well done, informative hub. I love history, particularly the American Revolution. Hubs like this are goood because most people really don't know too much about the history of their own country. They know the big events but not the details.
Keep it up,
Rob
Great historical writing is great writing and you have presented a master piece as usual.
Gave you an Up and 4 stars. Somehow I couldn't hit the funny button my friend.
The Frog
Well then possibly it is an internal HP glitch. I don't care so much about the author score but when a new Hub score drops several points overnight its usually a sign of some red votes. But maybe thats a glitch too. Thank you again Hyph and if you think its worthy to be taught in school as a history lesson then the stories worthwhile. Merci Ms. B.
Great to see you again quality girl, thank you. History can be enjoyable and in these articles I try not to load up the text with too many battle details but just a good overview as I know all kinds of readers might read them but may not necessarily be big history fans. Do appreciate your welcome comment quality girl.
My Hub score and Author score dropped three points also. It must be an internal HP glitch. I wouldn't worry about that. Your Hub is amazing and worthy of being taught in schools as a History lesson.
Good Morning Hyph. Boy, the negatives came out in force on this one over-night. The Hub score dropped two points and the author score three. Musta been a personal thing cause so far you, Fiddleman and Augustine have given it a thumbs up and you three know whats what. Hmm..who could that distracted leader be. Maybe Nero? Great! If your son gets anything out of it then it'll be worth it all. You know Hyph, these history ones can be the hardest to write sometimes because of the research and phrasing. And I do feel better now after your expert and kindly review. Merci.
thanks again Alaster for the great history lesson concerning my home state.you do make learning more enhoyable by the way you write your hubs. The pictures were awesome!
What a way to start my day, a cup of strong coffee and a history lesson. Alastar, this is wonderful. You laid it out beautifully, it is easy to read while remaining informative. The man fiddled with his luggage while the river rose-reminds me of another distracted leader.
I will have my son read this. It will be his history lesson for the day. Thanks for a great read. The tone of your writing here is professional and experienced also. Regards, Hyph.
Hello Augustine. The British Empire was prepared as you know to use any group in their efforts. You mentioned the Hessians. Also Native American tribes: American loyalists: and African -Americans. They did raise some of the latter in up to regiment or brigade strength but I don't believe there were any exclusive actions with any American forces. I'm not completely sure so thats something to research further. If any thing of note comes of it perhaps there will be a Hub. Thanks so much and I've been wanting to get to your Fort Leonard one and will do so tomorrow. Oh, and when the funny bone needs tickling theres nothing better on HP than your bizarre album covers series. Love, love, love em!
I knew about the Hessian mercenaries, but had no clue about the Africans being used as militias by the British. Fascinating article regarding this military battle. Awesome!
Thank You Fiddleman. Hope you and the family are all well. That first line of North Carolina militia fired too soon and the veteran British front ranks were on them rather quickly with their bayonets. The battle was still a close and extremely hard fought action. However it did directly lead to our independence. As you've written: steel backbone + grit= freedom.
As always a wonderful write and a reminder of the steel backbone and grit of those who secured our freedom.
Alastar Packer Hub Author 3 months ago
Your quite welcome JKenny, thank you sir for checking some of these out. The British used certain Amerindian tribes, Hessian mercs, and African-Americans in the war and of course the home grown loyalist contingent. Really, any group they could throw or use as labor against the opposing American and later French troops. A novel would be quite an undertaking but thanks for the encouragement JK!