Name/Title
The Fighting Partisans of Back CountryEntry/Object ID
RG134-08-07Description
Henry Lumpkin chronicles the fierce guerrilla warfare waged in the Southern backcountry during the Revolutionary War. After Charleston's fall in 1780, leaders like Francis Marion, Thomas Sumter, William Davie, and Elijah Clarke kept the American cause alive with daring raids, ambushes, and skirmishes. Operating without formal support, these partisans harassed British supply lines and outposts across the Carolinas and Georgia. Their actions inflicted heavy casualties, culminating in pivotal moments like Musgrove’s Mill and King’s Mountain. Lumpkin emphasizes their grit, mobility, and strategic impact, arguing that these ragged, determined fighters played a vital role in securing American independence.Collection
Proceedings and PapersCopyright
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Greenville Country Historical SocietyCopyright Details
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