Non-military historians would probably remember his career as politician in which he was a devoted leader in the opposition to William Wilberforce and British Abolition movement.
Kings Mountain National Military Park, just 30 miles from Cowpens battlefield, relays a story in their museum. According to it a youth (10 year old?) came to Tarleton's camp seeking permission to meet with his brother, an American POW. He was was brought before Tarelton. Upon hearing the request, Tarleton drew his sword and killed the boy.
American fake news was alive and well during the revolutionary war. Tarleton was a very capable and liked officer. He was actually considered for command of the British army in Portugal during the Napoleonic wars, that eventually went to Wellington. As to the battle of Waxhaw, an American doctor who was an eyewitness, stated that as he rode up to accept the American surrender, his horse was shot from under him and fell. His men thought he had been shot and proceeded to take their revenge on the American troops. The carnage was quickly ended by other British officers and even Tarleton himself after he regained his composure.
Haha the british mastered fake news. Who do you think taught us so skillfully and yes of course the british could never do anything un-gentlemanly. They would never commit any war crimes.
There are several accounts of what took place. Also, to imply that being considered for promotion in the British army at that time automatically makes him a good person that wasn’t capable of such things is not realistic considering what was going on at that time in the colonies. Either way, his side lost and the greatest country to exist began so something good came from that war in the end. Cheers 🇺🇸
40 years in parliament, stayed in the militia rising to Major General. Brother became Lord Mayor of Liverpool and Banister outlived every other American War commander. Statue of him in Central Liverpool I used to pass every day. What he did was a fraction of the atrocities Lighthorse Harry Lee, Francis Marion and other irregular forces inflicted on Tories and freed slaves. Never rely on Mel Gibson for history, he put William Wallace in a kilt 600 years before Highlanders used them and depicted the Battle of Stirling BRIDGE (the whole point of the battle), in an open field.
Trying to re-litigate who committed more atrocities in a war isn't usually productive; atrocities are what happen in wars. Tarleton's actions may have been exaggerated for propagandistic purposes, but again that's the nature of war.
My ancestors would disagree with your positive remembrance of Tarleton. But he ended up on the losing side and the loser generally do not get a favorable account in the end. Glad my ancestors came out on top! 👍🇺🇸
Cow pins, Daniel Morgan surrounded, and killed 80% of Tarlton's men; drove Tarlton off the field of battle, and Tarlton didn't stop running till he crossed the Virginia line.
Truly a notorious villainous historical figure: *A military officer that used early aggressive total war tactics and a pro slaver during his tenure in the Parliament*
He sounded like a successful and bold military commander. It makes sense the opposing side would seek to vilify such a person and there were plenty of pro slaver American politicians and officers left in the Americas after he departed for home. Hell, you even had a civil war over it.
but what you may not know that Banastre Tarleton the Butcher he was at Yorktown believe it or not when he found out that Charles Cornwallis was going to surrender he was frightened of what George Washington would do to him because of what he did last year 1780 in the Waxhaws killing all those Americans who try to give up maybe to hang him he then cross the York River over to Gloucester Point to Surrender to the French then to Washington, now this is a true story,
He was exactly what you wanted as a leader in that type of cruel war. Burgoyne wasn’t the type , Howe and Clinton were just not interested in the war. Cornwallis made an effort with minimal resources.
Only loyal Brits defend Tarleton here. Yeah sure, he's a respectable commander, but not a clean warrior. He maybe sure don't kill a young boy for disobedience or command a massacre via burning a church, but he would if he could, if that's the way his enemies fear him.
Non-military historians would probably remember his career as politician in which he was a devoted leader in the opposition to William Wilberforce and British Abolition movement.
He captured some Patriots on my ancestors land when they were being mustered.
His surviving family members didn't want the name to be used in the movie, so it was changed to Is Colonel William Tavington.
His living descendants must be in the U.S?
@@TarletonsLegion No.
My 5th and 6th g grandfather's both fought in that battle
James Mcgraw was killed.
Judah Levi survived and became a pow. Levi married James daughter.
0:39)It would be more accurate to say that his mother bought the commission. it was a common thing up to WW I.
Kings Mountain National Military Park, just 30 miles from Cowpens battlefield, relays a story in their museum. According to it a youth (10 year old?) came to Tarleton's camp seeking permission to meet with his brother, an American POW. He was was brought before Tarelton. Upon hearing the request, Tarleton drew his sword and killed the boy.
Yawn, more fabricated American propaganda!
Amazing
American fake news was alive and well during the revolutionary war. Tarleton was a very capable and liked officer. He was actually considered for command of the British army in Portugal during the Napoleonic wars, that eventually went to Wellington. As to the battle of Waxhaw, an American doctor who was an eyewitness, stated that as he rode up to accept the American surrender, his horse was shot from under him and fell. His men thought he had been shot and proceeded to take their revenge on the American troops. The carnage was quickly ended by other British officers and even Tarleton himself after he regained his composure.
Haha the british mastered fake news. Who do you think taught us so skillfully and yes of course the british could never do anything un-gentlemanly. They would never commit any war crimes.
Sure.....
Nein, Schweinhund !!! … Tarleton war sehr schlecht !!!
There are several accounts of what took place. Also, to imply that being considered for promotion in the British army at that time automatically makes him a good person that wasn’t capable of such things is not realistic considering what was going on at that time in the colonies. Either way, his side lost and the greatest country to exist began so something good came from that war in the end. Cheers 🇺🇸
Our great country wouldn’t exist without British folk or their ideals, otherwise the language would be French. Remember where we come from
40 years in parliament, stayed in the militia rising to Major General. Brother became Lord Mayor of Liverpool and Banister outlived every other American War commander. Statue of him in Central Liverpool I used to pass every day. What he did was a fraction of the atrocities Lighthorse Harry Lee, Francis Marion and other irregular forces inflicted on Tories and freed slaves. Never rely on Mel Gibson for history, he put William Wallace in a kilt 600 years before Highlanders used them and depicted the Battle of Stirling BRIDGE (the whole point of the battle), in an open field.
Trying to re-litigate who committed more atrocities in a war isn't usually productive; atrocities are what happen in wars. Tarleton's actions may have been exaggerated for propagandistic purposes, but again that's the nature of war.
My ancestors would disagree with your positive remembrance of Tarleton. But he ended up on the losing side and the loser generally do not get a favorable account in the end. Glad my ancestors came out on top! 👍🇺🇸
The greatest cavalry commander of the AWI, demonized by the yanks for kicking their ass up and down the Carolinas!
Cow pins, Daniel Morgan surrounded, and killed 80% of Tarlton's men; drove Tarlton off the field of battle, and Tarlton didn't stop running till he crossed the Virginia line.
Daniel Morgan failed in Quebec and was captured!@@hubertmichael1595
Too bad his side still lost
Truly a notorious villainous historical figure: *A military officer that used early aggressive total war tactics and a pro slaver during his tenure in the Parliament*
The people he fought against were also pro slavery.
He sounded like a successful and bold military commander. It makes sense the opposing side would seek to vilify such a person and there were plenty of pro slaver American politicians and officers left in the Americas after he departed for home. Hell, you even had a civil war over it.
but what you may not know that Banastre Tarleton the Butcher he was at Yorktown believe it or not when he found out that Charles Cornwallis was going to surrender he was frightened of what George Washington would do to him because of what he did last year 1780 in the Waxhaws killing all those Americans who try to give up maybe to hang him he then cross the York River over to Gloucester Point to Surrender to the French then to Washington, now this is a true story,
He was exactly what you wanted as a leader in that type of cruel war. Burgoyne wasn’t the type , Howe and Clinton were just not interested in the war. Cornwallis made an effort with minimal resources.
Only loyal Brits defend Tarleton here. Yeah sure, he's a respectable commander, but not a clean warrior. He maybe sure don't kill a young boy for disobedience or command a massacre via burning a church, but he would if he could, if that's the way his enemies fear him.