On this day in 1780 the battle of Kings Mountain, NC was fought.
American patriots achieved a huge victory over larger Loyalist forces.
This battle lasted only 65 minutes.
It's not over until it is.
With out hope, there is no tomorrow.
Date | Saturday, October 07, 1780 | |
Weather | ~22 `F, winds 13knots | |
Location | Near Blackburn, SC and King's Mountain, NC | |
Great Britain |
The US Colonies |
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Belligerents | Loyalists | United States |
Commanders | Patrick Ferguson | James Johnston, John Sevier, William Campbell |
Casualties |
Force: 1200 Killed: 290 Wounded: 163 Captured: 668 |
Force: 900 Killed: 29 Wounded: 58 Captured: 0 |