Cowpens National Battlefield - People (U.S. National Park Service)

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Daniel Morgan by Charles Willson Peale

Known as the Old Wagoner from his time as a teamster in the French and Indian War, Daniel Morgan knew his men and how they would react to certain situations. He used this knowledge to his advantage.

Banastre Tarleton by Robert Wilson

Only about 26 years old at the time of the battle, Banastre Tarleton already had a fierce reputation and was known as Bloody Tarleton.

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John Eager Howard by Charles Willson Peale

Perhaps better known for his political activity following the American Revolution, John Eager Howard played an important part in the Battle of Cowpens.

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Andrew Pickens

Known as the fighting elder, it was said that Andrew Pickens never laughed and seldom smiled.

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William Washington by Charles Willson Peale

William Washington, a second cousin of George Washington, had trained to be a minister before the Revolutionary War.

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