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Militia Skirmish Line Position
Battlefield
The forward position where Pickens's militia formed Morgan's first line of defense. The militia's disciplined two-volley-and-retire from this position was the tactical deception that lured Tarleton's men into the double envelopment. Interpretive markers explain the militia's role in the battle plan.
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Cowpens National Battlefield, Gaffney, SC 29341
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