Fall Pivot to the AWI

Given the lack of primer and an inability to sit still, I have pivoted to researching the early actions of the British Legion in the Southern Theater of the AWI. What is standing out is how quickly the Legion was able to move across the area around Charleston and how they had outmatched the light cavalry of the Continental forces in the area. One battle in particular was interesting since it seems to have been a rematch of sorts. Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Walton White arrived in South Carolina on April 23rd. He was the senior calvaly officer and assumed direct command of the 1st Continental Light Dragoons. He also outranked LTC William Washington, the commander of the 3rd Continental Light Dragoons. Colonel White had previously fought against Banastre Tarleton twice before in August and September of 1779. Apparently, White didn't hold a high opinion of the young cavalry officer.

Over the objections of LTC Washington, he had ordered his men to remove saddles and bridles while waiting to be joined by Colonel Buford's Virginia Continentals that were marching South to join them at Lenud's Ferry. This was a mistake that led to Both Washington and White smimming across the river in defeat. This happened while Buford's Virginia Continentals watched on the other side of the Santee. This could make for an interesting scenario.