This Day in History: The Battle of Camden

ILLUSTRATIONS: (1) Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates tries to rally his panicked militia at the Battle of Camden, S.C. (2) Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton leads the British cavalry assault on Virginia's Continentals at the Battle of Camden. (3) Maj. Gen. Johann de Kalb shouts encouragment to North Carolina militiamen who joined his line at the Battle of Camden. (4) Maj. Gen. Johann de Kalb's death at the Battle of Camden.


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What was significant about the Battle of Camden?

It was the worst American defeat in the field and left the British in temporary control of the southern colonies. While enhancing the reputation of Cornwallis, the battle ruined the career of Gates, who was replaced. The victory opened the way to a subsequent British invasion of North Carolina.

Much-appreciated Dale for this historical brilliance.

I always wondered why Gates' name wasn't held in higher esteem and now I know. Too bad de Kalb isn't better known.