Patriot Militiaman In The American Revolution 1775-82

The American Revolution was a momentous conflict, the outcome of which would influence the birth of a nation. Army regulars fought in massive and famous battles from New England to Virginia, but in the South a different kind of warfare was afoot. Local militia, sometimes stiffened by a small core of the Continental Line, played a pivotal role. This lesser-known war ultimately decided the fate of the Revolution by thwarting the British `Southern strategy`. This book explores the tactics, equipment, leadership, and performance of the opposing Patriot and Rebel forces, bringing to life the vicious struggle in the South.