Tag Archives: Battle of Camden

Honoring Baron de Kalb and Baseball

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Rob Orrison

On August 19, 1780 the United States lost one of the most influential foreign officers that fought for the new nation during the American Revolution. Johann von Robais, Baron de Kalb migrated to the United States along with the Marquis … Continue reading →

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“That his northern laurels would be turned into southern willows” Major General Horatio Gates Arrives to take command in North Carolina, July 25, 1780

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Rob Orrison

Opportunity knocked for Horatio Gates with the fall of Charleston, South Carlina in May 1780. A devastating loss for the Americans, with nearly 6,000 men of the Southern Army under Benjamin Lincoln surrendered to Sir Henry Clinton. Unless something wasn’t … Continue reading →

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The French Cavalryman

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Mark Wilcox

   “Colonel Armand’s dragoons and militia displayed a good countenance, but were soon borne down by the rapid charge of the legion. The chase again commenced…” So wrote British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton in his work, “A History of the … Continue reading →

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Peter Carried a Cannon, The Real Story

Posted on August 15, 2021 by erwguest

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Karl G. Elsea History can be fun; for example, when a war trophy in Sweden and the popular television series “Antiques Roadshow” can be combined to explain an American Revolutionary War legend. There … Continue reading →

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“He was everything an excellent officer should be…” Remembering Baron de Kalb

Posted on August 19, 2020 by erwpost

On this day, in 1780, Baron de Kalb, died at 59 years old. He had commanded admirably at the Battle of Camden, on August 16, 1780, overseeing the right of the American line where he received his mortal wounds. Below … Continue reading →

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240 Years ago Today in South Carolina: Lt. Col. Johann Christian Senf’s Journal and the Battle of Camden

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Rob Orrison

Today 240 years ago in the back country of South Carolina, General Horatio Gates and his “Grand Army” were encamped around Rugeleys Mills South Carolina. He had come a long way in a short amount of time with his army … Continue reading →

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Return to Command

Posted on June 18, 2020 by erwpost

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Dan Davis Like my last post at Emerging Revolutionary War on the “Race to the Dan”, the origins of this post lie in a conversation with blog co-founder, Phill Greenwalt. The topic of … Continue reading →

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“De Kalb has died, as he has lived, the unconquered friend of liberty”

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Phill Greenwalt

On this date in 1780, Johann von Robias, Baron de Kalb, died of wounds received three days earlier during the Battle of Camden, South Carolina. de Kalb, born on June 19, 1721 in the Principality of Bayreuth, was in charge … Continue reading →

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“Gentlemen, what is best to be done?” Gates Moves Towards Camden and Makes a Fateful Decision

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Rob Orrison

Picking up the story of Camden from Thursday morning, we continue with Col. Otho Holland Williams comments on the events on the evening of August 15th. As Gates’ army moved southward at night, a dangerous undertaking even with a professional … Continue reading →

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“troops will observe the profoundest silence upon the march…” Gen. Gates’ Orders on August 15, 1780

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Rob Orrison

Two hundred and thirty nine years ago today from his camp at Rugeley’s Mill, SC, American General Horatio Gates issued the following orders to his Southern Army to move on to the British post of Camden, SC. “The sick, the … Continue reading →

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