Who were the major commanders in the battle of Kings Mountain?

Answer 1

Colonel William Campbell is given the credit for being the winning commander of the battle of King's Mountain - although the forces were split into four commands including Cols. Cleveland, Sevier and Shelby. (answered by Roger Lewis) The Battlefield is a National Park located in South Carolina about 10 or so miles from the city of King's Mountain, N.C. The Battle lasted one hour and five minutes and was fought entirely by Americans on BOTH sides - one side was entirely made up of Loyalist troops lead by Col. Ferguson, who was killed that day while the other was made up of Continentals and militia. It followed the defeat of Gen. Gates at the battle of Camden - which got him fired for his cowardice - and the arrival of Gen. Nathn'l Greene, who succeeded him. William Campbell

Answer 2

The loyalists troops were under the command of Major Patrick Ferguson, from Scotland. Ferguson was the only regular British soldier involved in the battle. The rebel forces were a collection of small units from South Carolina, North Carolina, and Tennessee, each with their own commander.

Answer 3

There were many leaders on the Colonist side at the battle. Each unit fought under the direction of the elected leader. These included William Campbell, John Sevier, Frederick Hambrecht, Joseph McDowell, Zachariah Isbill, John McKissack, Benjamin Cleveland, James Williams, Isaac Shelby and James Johnston. The British were led by Colonel Ferguson, the only British participant in the battle.

Answer 4

• American Leaders: William Campbell, John Savier, Frederick Hambright
• British Leaders: Major Patrick Ferguson