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Biography of Banastre Tarleton, British General in American Revolution

Are Hollywood depictions of the British Legion and Banastre Tarleton during the American War of Independence unrealistic? Looking at you Mel Gibson! #americanrevolution #warofindependence #cavalry #britishlegion #instahistory | Luke Tomes

He had beaten militias before. So when they fired and ran at Cowpens, he thought he’d seen it all again. What Banastre Tarleton didn’t realize was that the retreat wasn’t panic. It was a trap. In less than an hour, one of the fastest commanders in the war lost his entire force— not to speed, but to discipline and control. This wasn’t luck. It was design. Follow Patriot Crest for the moments that shaped American resolve. #americanrevolution #america250 #patriotcrest | Patriot Crest