William Washington vs Banastre Tarleton at Cowpens

As many of you know, this editor is a ‘history type person’. As such he follows a large number of history type channels on the YouTube. Schola Gladiatoria is one. Matt Easton, the host on the channel is a dealer in antique arms, a HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) instructor and competitor, and a trained archaeologist.

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In today’s video he shares a few accounts of a sword fight between Col. William Washington, George’s 2nd cousin, and Col. Banastre Tarleton at the Battle of Cowpens. It’s worth a watch.