On December 12, 1780, Major General Nathanael Greene took command of an out of shape army consisting of 2,500 soldiers. The army was brought back into shape at a camp sixty miles southeast of Charlotte, North Carolina with the help of many officers including Daniel Morgan.
General Nathanael Greene next divided his force into three commands. Each of the three units would be prepared to attack Cornwallis’ army. Cornwallis heard word of Greene’s strategy, and decided to divide his command too. Banastre Tarleton was chosen to lead a command to attack Greene and other officers like Daniel Morgan. Morgan strategically chose a cow pasture known as “cowpens” as the battleground. Tarleton’s troops advanced ready for battle, while Morgan explained
General Nathanael Greene next divided his force into three commands. Each of the three units would be prepared to attack Cornwallis’ army. Cornwallis heard word of Greene’s strategy, and decided to divide his command too. Banastre Tarleton was chosen to lead a command to attack Greene and other officers like Daniel Morgan. Morgan strategically chose a cow pasture known as “cowpens” as the battleground. Tarleton’s troops advanced ready for battle, while Morgan explained