The Battle of Cowpens was a significant engagement during the American Revolutionary War that took place on January 17, 1781, in South Carolina. It was fought between American forces led by Daniel Morgan and British troops commanded by Banastre Tarleton. The battle was part of a larger campaign to gain control of the Southern colonies. The American forces employed a clever strategy, using a double line formation to lure the British into a trap. This tactic led to a decisive victory for the Americans, resulting in the capture of many British soldiers and boosting morale for the Patriot cause.