Cowpens Battlefield: A Walking Guide"This document is intended for those wishing an interpretive guide while visiting the Cowpens Battlefield ... The book should serve as a guide for conducting a 'Battlefield Walk' or 'Staff Ride' for military history students."--Introduction, p. iv |
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