Framed 1st Maryland Regiment at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse by Frederick Coffay Yohn
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The Battle of Kings Mountain by Frederick Coffay Yohn illustrates the significant Revolutionary War battle fought on October 7, 1780, in South Carolina. The battle was pivotal in the Southern campaign of the American Revolution. It pitted the Patriot militia, composed mainly of frontiersmen, against Loyalist forces led by Major Patrick Ferguson. The Loyalists were heavily defeated, with Ferguson being killed during the fight. This victory for the American Patriots was a turning point, weakening British control in the southern colonies and boosting Patriot morale. The battle is often cited as a key moment that began to shift the war's momentum in favor of the Americans. The painting captures the rugged terrain of the battle and the fierce fighting between the Loyalists and Patriot militias, emphasizing the guerrilla-style warfare that the frontiersmen employed. The forested setting in the image evokes the challenging conditions of the battle, where irregular fighting tactics and ambushes played a significant role in the outcome.