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COMMANDER // 1754–1833

Banastre Tarleton

generalUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandGreat Britain4 battles1 war

Lifespan

1754 – 1833

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Active service 1780–1781 — 4 battles across 1 war; first command at age 26.

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General Sir Banastre Tarleton, 1st Baronet, was a British military officer and politician. He was the leader of the British Legion during the southern campaign of the American War of Independence.

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Battles (4)

Last verified June 2026
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