Tag Archives: Dan Davis

“Rev War Revelry” Battle of Cowpens

Posted on January 6, 2022 by erwpost

On January 17, 1781, General Daniel Morgan and his mixed force of Continental soldiers and militia defeated the British under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton. This victory for the patriots in northwestern South Carolina had major implications on … 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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“Rev War Roundtable with ERW” War of 1812

Posted on June 11, 2020 by erwpost

The War of 1812 is considered by some historians as the end of the American Revolutionary Era. From the conflict, the United States will find a war hero and future president, Andrew Jackson and a poem by lawyer Francis Scott … Continue reading →

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