176 PATRIOT MILITIAMEN IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: 1775-82

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Local militia, sometimes stiffened by a small core of the Continental Line, played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. This lesser-known war ultimately decided the fate of the Revolution by thwarting the British 'Southern strategy.'

A look at the South Carolina Militia shows just how effective the irregular forces were in a complex war of raids, ambushes, and pitched battles. The book explores the tactics, equipment, leadership, and performance of the opposing Patriot and Rebel forces, shining new light on the vicious struggle in the South.