The Battle of Guilford Courthouse took place on March 15, 1781, during the American Revolutionary War. It was fought in North Carolina between the forces of British General Lord Cornwallis and American General Nathaniel Greene. The battle was significant as it weakened the British army, despite their tactical victory. The battle featured a series of intense engagements, with the American forces employing a strategy of retreat to preserve their troops. Although the British claimed victory, they suffered heavy casualties, which ultimately contributed to their defeat in the war. The battle is often seen as a turning point in the southern campaign.