cowpens

Thân thiện

The American forces won a decisive victory at the Battle of Cowpens.

Definition

Proper noun: - A specific battle in the American Revolutionary War: "Cowpens" refers to the Battle of Cowpens, a pivotal engagement fought on January 17, 1781, in South Carolina. American forces, commanded by Brigadier General Daniel Morgan, achieved a decisive victory over British troops led by Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Battle of Cowpens is considered a masterpiece of tactical warfare.
  • Daniel Morgan's victory at Cowpens boosted American morale during the Revolution.
  • We visited the Cowpens National Battlefield to learn about this historic event.

Advanced Usage

• "the Cowpens victory": refers to the successful outcome of this specific battle.
  • The Cowpens victory helped set the stage for the final British surrender at Yorktown.

Variants and Related Words

• Cowpens National Battlefield (noun phrase): The preserved historic site in South Carolina commemorating the battle.
  • The Cowpens National Battlefield is a unit of the National Park Service.

Synonyms

• The Battle of Cowpens: The full, formal name of the event.
• Morgan's Victory: A reference highlighting the American commander.

Học thuật

Noun

1. battle in the American Revolution; Americans under Daniel Morgan defeated the British

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Cowpens
• battle of Cowpens