Episode 7 of 8
No Quarter and Rapid Retreat
- When
- October 7, 1780
- Where
- Kings Mountain battlefield
- Part of
- Battle of Kings Mountain
Some Patriots gave no quarter until officers restored control, invoking revenge for Waxhaws; the victors then quickly withdrew fearing Cornwallis.
During the fight, some Patriots gave no quarter until their officers re-established control, reportedly seeking revenge for alleged killings by Banastre Tarleton's men at the Battle of Waxhaws under the slogan "Remember Tarleton's Quarter." Although victorious, the Patriots had to retreat quickly from the area for fear of Cornwallis's advance.
Sources
- Battle of Kings Mountain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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