Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Battle of Waxhaws

This battle with the infamous Banastre Tarleton was fought today. Was it a massacre? You decide. Wiki here

1 comment:

  1. Mark M. Boatner III says that "[t]he propaganda-inspired uproar about a massacre has obscured the brilliance of Tarleton's pursuit and attack".

    Being an American, Boatner's dictum should be given some credence.

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