Camden 1780: The annihilation of Gates' Grand Army

by David Smith, Graham Turner (Illustrator)

Overview

As the British refocused their war on the southern colonies in the hopes of triggering an outbreak of loyalism that would sweep the rebels aside, Lord Cornwallis found himself thinly spread and unable to guard the fifteen thousand square miles he was responsible for.

So Cornwallis went on the offensive, invading North Carolina and using Camden as a launch pad. This new history reveals how Cornwallis was able to use his aggressive strategy to great effect and how the overconfidence of the American forces under Horatio Gates was to result in a shocking defeat on the night of August 15th—a defeat that would allow Cornwallis to push deep into North Carolina, where he would only be stopped by defeat at Yorktown.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781472812858
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	04/19/2016
Series:	Campaign , #292
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

David Smith is a graduate of the Military Studies master's degree program at the University of Chester. Having studied and worked in the United States, he has a special interest in American military history, especially the Civil War and the War of Independence. He now lives in Chester, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chronology

Opposing commanders

Opposing armies

Opposing plans

The campaign

Aftermath

The battlefield today

Further reading

Index

Editorial Reviews

Osprey books are known for their excellent maps and lavish illustrations, including original artwork. This volume has both in abundance. The text is concise yet detailed, focusing on the subject matter in questions. This book offers comprehensive coverage not only of the Battle of Camden, but also the outcome of the batter.” —Military Heritage

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