Guilford Courthouse

Costly Victory

The Battle of Guilford Courthouse was fought on March 15, 1781. This battle decided the outcome for the Carolinas because even though Cornwallis won, technically, he lost 25% of his force.

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Guilford Courthouse | The Southern Campaign 1
Guilford Courthouse | The Southern Campaign
Episode 1

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The Battle of Guilford Courthouse was fought on March 15, 1781. This battle decided the outcome for the Carolinas because even though Cornwallis won, technically, he lost 25% of his force.
Crown Forces Monument Dedication | Guilford Courthouse 2
Crown Forces Monument Dedication | Guilford Courthouse
Episode 2

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The Battle of Guilford Courthouse was fought on March 15, 1781, but on March 13, 2016, in Greensboro, N.C., the National Military Park dedicated the Crown Forces Monument, to recognize all of the...
About The Southern Campaign
About The Southern Campaign

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The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution, picks up the story after the fall of Charleston in 1780. After catastrophes at The Waxhaws and Camden, victories in battles and skirmishes such as...
General Nathanael Greene | Guilford Courthouse
General Nathanael Greene | Guilford Courthouse
Episode 3

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In the fall of 1780, George Washington appointed General Nathanael Greene to command the Continental army in the South. Following the victory at the Battle of Cowpens, Lt. General Charles Earl...
Lt General Charles Earl Cornwallis | Guilford Courthouse
Lt General Charles Earl Cornwallis | Guilford Courthouse
Episode 4

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Lieutenant General Charles Earl Cornwallis was appointed by General Henry Clinton to lead the Southern Campaign when Clinton returned to New York. Determined to destroy General Nathaniel Greene's army...
Women Camp Followers | Guilford Courthouse
Women Camp Followers | Guilford Courthouse
Episode 6

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In many cases, women “camp followers” accompanied soldiers on the road. Their roles were to nurse the wounded, patch clothing, and provide meals. It was considered to be much safer for women to...
The Fife And Drum | Guilford Courthouse
The Fife And Drum | Guilford Courthouse
Episode 7

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The fife and drum played a crucial role during the American Revolution. They were used as tools for commanders to communicate with their troops. Fifes and drums were much easier to use for relaying...