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- An in-depth look at the battle that saw the American Overmountain Men come together and defeat the British Loyalist army, turning the tide of the war.
- About the Author: David Smith has studied in both the United States and the UK, and was awarded his PhD in Military History in 2014 by the University of Chester.
- 96 Pages
- History, Military
- Series Name: Campaign
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An in-depth look at the battle that saw the American Overmountain Men come together and defeat the British Loyalist army, turning the tide of the war.Book Synopsis
An in-depth look at the battle that saw the American Overmountain Men come together and defeat the British Loyalist army, turning the tide of the war.
By 1780, the British strategy of subduing the South by mobilizing Loyalist forces appeared to be working following the capture of Charleston and the destruction of General Gates' Grand Army at Camden. Major Patrick Ferguson was appointed to raise forces and soon amassed a small army of more than 4,000 men, with which the South Carolina backcountry was cowed. It appeared Britain had a firm grip on South Carolina and Georgia, prompting a move into North Carolina. Ferguson, commanding only a fraction of his Loyalists, was given the job of screening the advance of the main British army under Cornwallis, but his actions in the backcountry caught the attention of the fiercely independent "Overmountain Men." Roused into action by a handful of charismatic leaders, the Overmountain Men joined forces with Patriot militia and set off to find the Loyalists. After a grueling march of more than 300 miles, they caught up to them at Kings Mountain and annihilated Ferguson's command. With detailed maps, diagrams, and illustrations, this well-researched book by expert author David Smith dives into Britain's plans for the area, the events that drove the Overmountain Men to band together and the final battle that saw the Loyalists defeated.About the Author
David Smith has studied in both the United States and the UK, and was awarded his PhD in Military History in 2014 by the University of Chester. David is currently a visiting lecturer in Military History at the University of Chester.
Graham Turner is a leading historical artist, specializing in the medieval period. He has illustrated numerous titles for Osprey, covering a wide variety of subjects. Graham lives and works in Buckinghamshire, UK.Dimensions (Overall): 9.76 Inches (H) x 7.24 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Campaign
Sub-Genre: Military
Genre: History
Number of Pages: 96
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
Theme: United States
Format: Paperback
Author: David Smith
Language: English
Street Date: April 21, 2026
TCIN: 1003285137
UPC: 9781472870476
Item Number (DPCI): 247-43-6982
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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