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Inscription ID:9
Brief Description:Memorial: Battle of Kings Mountain 1780, SC USA - Commanders
Type:Memorial
Detail:Photograph from the memorial in South Carolina commemorating the battle of Kings Mountain on 7 October 1780. This plaque lists the commanders of the forces. On the same memorial is also this inscription
Inscription:On this field the Patriot forces attacked and totally defeated an equal force of Tories and British regular troops. The British Commander, Major Patrick Ferguson, was killed, and his entire force was captured after suffering heavy loss. This brilliant victory marked the turning point of the American Revolution.
Place:King's Mountain
County:South Carolina
Country:USA
Date:1780
Contributor:Margaret Southgate
Photo(s):KingsMountain_1780_commanders.jpg
KingsMountain_1780_killedandwounded.jpg
Names:View all names on inscription

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