Banastre Tarleton

Q: Who was Banastre Tarleton?

Banastre Tarleton was a British military officer during the American Revolution, known for his ruthlessness and alleged cruelty.

Q: Why was Tarleton called 'Bloody Ban'?

During the American Revolution, British Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton earned the nickname 'Bloody Ban' after his soldiers massacred American soldiers at the Battle of Waxhaws, as they were apparently trying to surrender. Tarleton later denied responsibility for the massacre.

Q: What happened to Banastre Tarleton after the war?

After the American Revolution, Banastre Tarleton returned to England, where he was treated as a war hero. He was elected to Parliament, where he spoke in favor of the slave trade, and was eventually promoted to lieutenant general.

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Banastre Tarleton

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Banastre Tarleton (1754-1833) was a British military officer and politician, most famous for his role in the southern campaigns of the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). In command of an elite unit of Loyalists called the British Legion, Tarleton gained a reputation for aggression and cruelty, with Patriots even coining the phrase 'Tarleton's Quarter' to refer to his mercilessness.

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21 Aug 1754 - 15 Jan 1833
Life of Banastre Tarleton, infamous British army officer during the American Revolution.

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