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Primary Sources, Strategy, The War Years (1775-1783) August 19, 2019 August 18, 2019

Cornwallis Quits Charlotte, Abandoning the Autumn Campaign of 1780

by Ian Saberton

This article is a companion piece to one of mine that appeared in this journal on July 18, 2017. Beginning with the start of the…

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Conflict & War, Features, The War Years (1775-1783) August 16, 2018 August 16, 2018

Skulking Shots on the Flank: The Skirmish at Cane Creek

by Trevor Freeman

The October 7, 1780 Battle of Kings Mountain is likely familiar to those even casually interested in the American Revolution. For those who look…

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1. Adam E Zielinski The Engagement at Woodlane: Precursor to the Battle of Iron Works Hill, a Key to the American Victory at Trenton

Jason, Thanks for the read and your interest. Our conclusion for the site of the church, aside from that 1859 article I mentioned, comes mostly from deciphering Ewald's journal, i.e.…
2. Jason Wickersty The Engagement at Woodlane: Precursor to the Battle of Iron Works Hill, a Key to the American Victory at Trenton

Interesting! I'm curious what sealed the deal in deciding that the Woodlane meeting house was the site of the action, as opposed to the extant 1775 meetinghouse on High and…
3. Adam E Zielinski The Engagement at Woodlane: Precursor to the Battle of Iron Works Hill, a Key to the American Victory at Trenton

Larry, Thank you for the kind words and your continued contributions to our area's history. I'll be using more maps in our presentation next Saturday, December 14th at the Mount…