Rifles and Riflemen at the Battle of Kings Mountain

"Rifles and Riflemen at the Battle of Kings Mountain" by Roger W. Young, C. P. Russell, and Dr. Alfred F. Hopkins is a historical narrative that vividly reconstructs a crucial clash in the American Revolutionary War, spotlighting the ingenuity and fortitude of American riflemen at Kings Mountain. The book recounts the dramatic events of October 7, 1780, when frontiersmen, defending their families, confronted British troops led by Major Patrick Ferguson. It vividly illustrates how these determined mountaineers rallied together, chasing the British to Kings Mountain. The text emphasizes the strategic importance of the battle and its unique combat dynamics, underlining the impact of the American long rifle and the spirit of the riflemen in securing a significant victory. It also examines how this victory boosted American morale and severely disrupted British plans in the South, altering the total strategy toward the end of the Revolutionary War.