What Were The Ages Of The Soldiers In The Battle Of King’s Mountain?
BY Herschel Smith
6 years, 9 months ago
This transcript (which was bot-generated, so it’s not fit for human consumption unless you’re patient and forgiving), is interesting and informative.
So a little research battle kings mountain which you may be familiar with just west of here over in Cleveland county. Was one of the turning ports in the American revolution. And in researching that battle … One of the things I found Is that for people who were in the battle where they knew their ages. Over eighty of the participants were under the age of eighteen.
So don’t bother me with debates about why 18-year olds cannot be trusted with rifles unless you want to live under British rule.
On March 19, 2018 at 9:33 am, Fred said:
Adolescence is a false construct of the 20th century.
On March 19, 2018 at 10:02 pm, Michael donato said:
Had the honor of visiting Cowpens years ago. Amazing how far over mountains the Americans had to come to the battle. They,unlike us, were smart enough to realize what would happen to their families if the Crown was successful. They knew a line had to be drawn and they drew it and won a historic vivtory. Are we that wise or capable?