Losers can be winners

Revolutionary War hero General Nathanael Greene

GREENSBORO, NC - - Even in defeat there is sometimes a silver lining.  The 'Battle of Guilford Courthouse" (March 15, 1781) for a piece of North Carolina woods and farm land outside what is now Greensboro was such a time.   Volunteers from NC and Virginia along with Continental Arms regulars, led by Gen. Greene, were routed by the British Army regulars. 
     In victory, General Charles, Earl Cornwallis and the British, suffered devastating casualties including 25% of their officers.  The losses ultimately led to surrender of the British Forces at Yorktown on Oct. 19, 1789.
     The story, exhibits, statues and information boards are set out on the battleground at the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Greensboro.