Buford’s Massacre

The Battle of Waxhaws occurred on May 29th, 1780, involving British forces under Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton and American troops led by Col. Abraham Buford. The battle is infamous for its brutality, with Tarleton’s troops reportedly massacring American soldiers attempting to surrender. This event fueled anti-British sentiment and became known as the “Waxhaws Massacre” or “Buford’s Massacre.” It significantly impacted the war’s Southern Campaigns.

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