Long, Obstinate, and Bloody: The Battle of Guilford Courthouse

2009

Overview

On March 15, 1781, the armies of Nathanael Greene and Lord Charles Cornwallis clashed in one of the most intense and bloody engagements of the American Revolution. This pivotal battle took place at Guilford Courthouse in piedmont North Carolina. Though Cornwallis's forces achieved a tactical victory, the high cost of the engagement led him to declare the conquest of the Carolinas impossible.

Who it's for

• Students of the American Revolution
• Readers interested in military history
• Those seeking detailed accounts of key battles

Key features

• Hardback binding
• 300 pages
• Published in 2009
• ISBN: 9780807832660
• Publisher: Eurospan