1. The patriot
He purchased a commission in the British Army and then actually studied for it. ... As far as meeting with one of the famous militia leaders in parlay over prisoners, I have found no record. ... He also goes around to the militia campfires on the night before the battle. ... Morgan placed the militia under Andrew Pickens out front with instructions to fire two shots and then retreat behind the line of Continental regulars. In the movie the Continental regulars and Colonel Burwell were waiting in reserve behind the rise, rather than retreating to that position during b...