{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Daniel Morgan: The Forgotten General Who Won at Cowpens","description":"How did Daniel Morgan, an uneducated frontier wagoner, survive 499 British lashes, take a bullet through the neck, and outsmart the British at the Battle of Cowpens?  In this episode of America\u2019s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the extraordinary story of Brigadier General Daniel Morgan and the leadership lessons behind one of the American Revolution\u2019s greatest tactical victories. Discover how a rough Virginia frontiersman used his deep understanding of human nature to design the brilliant double-envelopment trap that crushed Banastre Tarleton\u2019s British Legion on January 17, 1781, and helped shift momentum in the Southern Campaign.  As the nation marks the America 250 milestone, Morgan\u2019s journey from French and Indian War teamster to Continental Army hero delivers an urgent lesson for modern America: true leadership means understanding people as they actually are, and true citizenship requires putting duty to the republic above personal grievance.  What You\u2019ll Learn In This Episode:  The Old Wagoner\u2019s Crucible: How Daniel Morgan survived 499 lashes from the British army, frontier combat, and captivity at Quebec to forge unmatched battlefield grit. The Saratoga Turning Point: How Morgan\u2019s elite rifle corps played a critical role in the American victory that forced Burgoyne\u2019s surrender. Walking Away: Why Morgan resigned from the Continental Army after being passed over for promotion, and why personal resentment gave him every reason to stay home. The Masterpiece at Cowpens: How Morgan used militia weaknesses, terrain, and Banastre Tarleton\u2019s predictable aggression to execute one of the Revolution\u2019s greatest tactical traps. Country Over Ego: Why a free republic cannot survive if citizens allow personal grievances to override the common cause.   Episode Chapters  00:00 Daniel Morgan and the Making of an American Patriot 00:55 Daniel Morgan\u2019s 500 Lashes and Frontier Survival 02:05 Daniel Morgan at Saratoga and the American Revolution 07:02 Why Daniel Morgan Walked Away From the Continental Army 08:21 Daniel Morgan Returns to Save the Southern Campaign 10:24 Battle of Cowpens and Daniel Morgan\u2019s Brilliant Strategy 16:20 Daniel Morgan\u2019s Lessons on Leadership and Citizenship   \u2b50 Help Keep Authentic American History Alive: If you believe the sacrifices that built this nation must never be forgotten, follow The P.A.S. Report Podcast, leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and text a link to this episode to 3 or 4 friends and family members right now.  #DanielMorgan #BattleOfCowpens #AmericanRevolution #America250 #PASReport ","author_name":"P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics &amp; Constitution","author_url":"https:\/\/pasreport.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42841280\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42841280"}