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As soon as the British were in range, the militia delivered a murderous fire and
then broke flanks. As the British reached the third line their advance faltered
because of heavy American fire; the fighting became violent and confusing. Then
on the signal the third American line broke and retreated.
Thinking they were about to win a victory TARLTON ordered all his troops into
a final attack. As they came over the crest all the three American lines which had
inflicted heavy damage and then retreated were formed with the calvary behind
it. Together the Americans laid down deadly fire. The British were devastated.
It was a stunning victory.
That day the British lost 100 men with 229 wounded and 600 captured. The
Americans lost only 12 men, with 60 wounded, It was a tremendous boost for the
Americans, especially the southern Patriots.
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