South Carolina S Revolutionary War Battlefields: A Tour Guide

Did you know that more Revolutionary War battles took place in South Carolina than in any other state? This handbook gives precise directions for driving and hiking to the very locations where forty-five of the most exciting conflicts occurred. Visit Hanging Rock, where a thirteen-year-old Andrew Jackson served as messenger, and the former Waxhaws settlement, where the British Col. Banastre Tarleton massacred the surrendering Patriots. See where three of the war's most decisive battles occurred -- Camden, Cowpens, and Kings Mountain. Each entry also features a summary including the date and location of each battle, the commanders' names, and the number of fatalities and casualties on both sides.