Near Camden in Kershaw County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
All the King's Men
Photographed By Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011
1. All the King's Men Marker
The force fighting under Gen. Charles, Lord Cornwallis at the Battle of Camden was as diverse as the foe they faced. At the core of the British Army were the “regulars.” That may not sound threatening, but these highly trained professionals were considered the best soldiers in the world.“Loyalists” ~ as the many colonists who remained loyal to King George III were called ~ often enlisted in Provincial regiments, receiving training and equipment from the Crown.
Others joined the loyal militia and fought locally without training or uniforms.
Cavalry or “dragoons” fought from horseback, brandishing sabers and pistols. Because they also scouted ahead, the mounted troops of both armies were the first to engage at Camden.
Erected by The Palmetto Conservation Foundation. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 34° 21.238′ N, 80° 36.469′ W. Marker is near Camden, South Carolina
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Attack at Dawn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charge and Countercharge (about 400 feet away); Meet the American Army of 1780 (about 700 feet away); Shots in the Dark (about 700 feet away); Defeat in the Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Road to Battle (approx. ¼ mile away); Panic and Valor (approx. ¼ mile away); Driven from the Field (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
More about this marker. This marker is part of an interpretive trail series at the Battle of Camden National Historic Landmark.
Photographed By Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011
2. Overview
Photographed By Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011
3. Volunteers of Ireland
Painting by Don Troiani, www.historicalimagebank.com
Photographed By Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011
4. Tarleton's Legion
Painting by Don Troiani, www.historicalimagebank.com
Photographed By Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011
5. 33rd British Regiment
Painting by Don Troiani, www.historicalimagebank.com
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 700 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
