South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Battlefield History

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Summary: The deadly South Carolina battles from 1775 to 1783
Review: South Carolina And The American Revolution: A Battlefield History by John W. Gordon (Professor of National Security Affairs, United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Quantico, Virginia) is a sharply written, encounter-by-encounter look at the deadly South Carolina battles from 1775 to 1783, many of which were crucial to winning America's independence from Great Britain. Troop movements, black-and-white illustrations, meticulous historical details enhance South Carolina And The American Revolution, a prized and recommended addition to American Revolutionary War Studies in general, and South Carolina State History reading lists in particular.

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Summary: Excellent Book
Review: This book is an excellent source for anyone who likes to study the Revolution in general and the war in South Carolina in Specifics.

He covers all major and many smaller battles that occurred from 1775-1783. He also mentions loyalists and shows that they were more than a small force in the state. Which is gratifying for us who study Loyalists as the main focus.

If you like good military history, but do not mind several minor errors, this is a fine book for you. This book does not get much into the politics and stays on course with the soldiers who fought for and against Independence.

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Summary: Poor
Review: This is a breezy, poorly-written account that over-emphasizes SC's importance during the late stages of the war, at the expense of Naval affairs and the Yorktown campaign. VERY little original research done for this book (if any) and author resorts to all sorts of fables and myths that have been debunked years ago.
Advice: skip it.