Episode 8 of 8
Drumhead Courts-Martial
- When
- October 20, 1780
- Where
- retreat route from Kings Mountain
- Part of
- Battle of Kings Mountain
On October 20, 1780, the retreating Patriots held drumhead courts-martial of Loyalists on charges including treason and incitement of Indian rebellion.
On October 20, the retreating Patriot force convened drumhead courts-martial of Loyalists on various charges: treason, desertion from Patriot militias, and incitement of Indian rebellion. The proceedings occurred during the withdrawal from the Kings Mountain area following the victory.
Sources
- Battle of Kings Mountain Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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