OCS Military History, Lesson 2(complete solutions)

What was bad about the battle of Monmouth for the US? correct answers Weak plan, Poor execution, British counter-attack, crisis, did not do proper reconnaissance which led to issues and initial retreat which Washington then stayed and had to lead troops back to battle What was good about the battle of Monmouth for the US? correct answers Washington rallied troops who stopped British counter-attack Battle ends in a draw, but it validated the Valley Forge improvements in linear tactics What were the early victories for the British in the Southern Campaign? correct answers Charleston and Patriot Army in May 1780 Beat a retreating Patriot force at Waxhaws in May Beat Patriot force at Camden in August. What problems did the US have in the North between 1780 and 1781? correct answers Financial and perseverance challenges Morale problems in Washington's Army Arnold's treason in 1780 (pg 84 sidebar) Regarding the Waxhaws Battle, how did Tarleton's troops handle surrendering Patriots, and how did this impact popular support and the Patriot Guerilla War? correct answers Tarleton's troops killed a lot of patriots who were surrendering (some were not, some surrendered and then un-surrendered? A lot of confusion) — this caused a massacre. Violence in this battle by the British force causes the people to rally to the Patriot cause. Who was the most noted Patriot militia who utilized guerilla warfare in the Southern Theater and explain the meaning of his nickname? correct answers "Swamp Fox" Marion — His nickname came from his preferred area of operation on the Carolina coastal swamps. What caused popular support to the Patriot Guerillas? correct answers British errors led to locals giving supplies and support to the guerrillas. Guerrillas received resources, shelter, food, and local intelligence. What were typical targets for the Patriot Guerillas? correct answers Guerillas struck weak spots via raids and ambushes. What was the impact of the Battle of Kings Mountain? correct answers Patriot forces overrun British Tory forces. This win gives the Patriots time to regroup before the eventual Yorktown battle. British loss leads to dampened Tory support. Analyze the Battle of Cowpens in regards to METT-TC correct answers Did Morgan assess his Enemy, Tarleton, well? How? Yes — Morgan chose to turn and fight at a location and time of his choosing which allowed him to prepare a plan that best used the landscape as well as the specific types of troops under his command.