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German-born French officer serving as a Continental major general who commanded the Maryland and Delaware Continentals at Camden. His troops maintained discipline and fought after the militia fled; he was shot eleven times and died three days after the battle. His death cost the army one of its most capable regular infantry commanders.

Continental general whose victory at Saratoga made him a congressional favorite but whose performance at Camden — fleeing 60 miles before stopping while his army collapsed — ended his field career. Congress replaced him with Nathanael Greene after Camden.

British general whose response to Cowpens — stripping his army of wagons and racing north to catch Greene — led to the Guilford Courthouse campaign and his eventual decision to invade Virginia, ending at Yorktown.

British infantry officer who commanded the regulars that attacked the American left at Camden. His assault against the Virginia militia before the American line was fully formed triggered the collapse that decided the battle. He was mortally wounded at Guilford Courthouse seven months later.

Rhode Island general who commanded the American forces at Hobkirk's Hill. His tactical plan was disrupted by a Maryland regiment's collapse and he ordered a retreat, technically losing the battle. Within two weeks the British had abandoned Camden, demonstrating that tactical defeat and strategic victory are not always the same thing.

British cavalry officer whose aggressive pursuit of Morgan led him into Morgan's prepared position at Cowpens. His decision to attack without adequate reconnaissance and without giving his men time to rest contributed to the most complete American tactical victory of the southern campaign.

South Carolina militia general who operated in the upcountry during the Hobkirk's Hill period. His activities, though often uncoordinated with Greene's plans, added to the pressure on British interior posts.

South Carolina partisan commander who was coordinating with Greene during the Camden campaign. Marion's operations in the lowcountry during the Hobkirk's Hill period cut British supply lines into Camden and contributed to Rawdon's decision that the post was untenable.

Maryland Continental officer who served as one of Greene's most capable subordinates during the southern campaign. His light corps provided the mobile screening force Greene needed to maneuver against British posts including Camden.