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The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution

The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution

The Southern Campaign was critical in determining the outcome of the American Revolutionary War, yet the South’s importance has been downplayed in most historical accounts to date.

The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution is a local public television program presented by SCETV

This video series was made possible by South Carolina ETV, The National Park Service, The Self Family Foundation, The George Washington Endowment Fund of the National Society of the Sons...

Waxhaws: Blood in the Backcountry

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The Battle of Waxhaws was a turning point in the American Revolutionary War. (7m 41s)

Ninety Six: End Game

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General Greene and approximately a thousand troops, marched south towards Ninety-Six. (7m 4s)

Musgrove Mill: Ray of Hope

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Three days after the Battle of Camden, another battle was fought near Musgrove's Mill. (9m 4s)

Kings Mountain: The Turn of the Tide of Success

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On October 7, 1780, a thousand patriots surrounded and attacked British troops. (7m 42s)

Guilford Courthouse: Costly Victory

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This battle basically decided the outcome for the Carolinas. (9m 27s)

Cowpens: A Brilliant Victory

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Tarleton met Morgan's men on January 17, 1781 at the Battle of Cowpens. (7m 22s)

Camden: Defeat and Destruction

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The cavalries clashed in a battle that became known as the Battle of Camden. (8m 55s)

Brattonsville: Choosing Sides

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On July 12, 1780, the Patriot militia defeated the British Legion at Huck's Defeat. (8m 46s)

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The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution is a local public television program presented by SCETV

This video series was made possible by South Carolina ETV, The National Park Service, The Self Family Foundation, The George Washington Endowment Fund of the National Society of the Sons...

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