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Biography

Crazy Horse

Crazy Horse was born in 1840 in the Black Hills of South Dakota. As a child, he was named “Curly Hair” due to his light complexion and hair that made...

Article

Historical Significance of Horse Island

This article explains the significance of Horse Island, New York, the site of the Battle of Sackets Harbor, an American victory fought during the War...

Rev War | Battle

Hobkirk Hill

Following the capture of Charleston in May, 1780 the British army under Charles, Lord Cornwallis established a string of outposts throughout South...

Peter Francisco's gallant action with nine of Tarleton's cavalry in sight of a troop of four hundred men

Rev War | Article

Cavalry in the American Revolution

The role of the horseman has been crucial to world history. Learn how cavalry impacted the American Revolution.

Article

Here Comes the Cavalry

This page provides an overview of the Cavalry Arm in The Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and the Civil War.

Rev War | Biography

Henry Lee III

Henry Lee III or, as he was referred to after the American Revolution, “Light-Horse” Harry Lee, was one of George Washington’s most tenacious cavalry...

Rev War | Battle

Kings Mountain

The Revolutionary War battle of Kings Mountain in South Carolina proved to be a stinging defeat in the British attempt to secure control of the...

Rev War | Battle

Lenud's Ferry

Charles, Lord Cornwallis captured Mount Pleasant, which produced the evacuation of Patriot posts at Lempriere’s and Wando. From the forks of the Wando...

Rev War | Battle

Hammond's Store

On Christmas Day 1780, Patriot Brigadier General Daniel Morgan encamped on the Pacolet River at Grindal Shoals, South Carolina, the plantation of a...

Civil War | Historical Map

Antietam - Final Assault, S.G. Elliott Map Section

A portion of the S. G. Elliott Burial Map for the Antietam Battlefield—Final Assault Sector Once Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside’s IX Corps captured the...

Colonel William Washington's ruse resulted in the surrender of Loyalist Colonel Henry Rugeley and his men

Rev War | Battle

Rugeley's Mill

In the closing weeks of 1780, the British Army under General Lord Cornwallis was encamped at Winnsborough, South Carolina. Reeling from the disastrous...

Rev War | Biography

John Watson Tadwell-Watson

A London native, John Watson Tadwell-Watson began his military career with the British Army in April of 1767 when he joined the Third Foot Guards. He...