Battle Of Cowpens | Certified

Roughly 150 skilled riflemen were tasked with firing two well-aimed shots, specifically targeting British officers, before falling back.

Commanded by Andrew Pickens, these roughly 300 men were ordered to fire two volleys and then retreat behind the main line. battle of cowpens

Tarleton mistook the planned militia retreats for a rout and ordered his tired, malnourished troops to charge headlong into the trap. The Turning Point Roughly 150 skilled riflemen were tasked with firing