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Cowpens National Battlefieldview from American 1st line of defense
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Cowpens National Battlefield
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Daniel Morgan

Independence National Historical Park

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

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.

 
John Eager Howard by Charles Willson Peale, courtesy of Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

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.
 
Andrew Pickens

South Caroliniana Library

Andrew Pickens

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

Independence National Historical Park

William Washington by Charles Willson Peale

William Washington, a second cousin of George Washington, had trained to be a minister before the Revolutionary War.
Gunsmoke makes it difficult to tell which army is firing.  

Did You Know?
In the American Revolution, both the American and British armies wore bright colored uniforms so that they could help distinguish who they were shooting at through the gunsmoke.

Last Updated: May 04, 2007 at 10:19 EST