Southern Battles of the Revolution.

By kaley.
  • The Battle of Wyoming.

    The Battle of Wyoming.
    This battle, being between American Patriots and Loyalists who were apparently joined by Iroquois raiders. This battle took place in Wyoming Valley, Pennsylvania. Somewhere over three-hundred Patriots died in this battle, and around fifty to sixty of the Patriots who had surrendered were tormented and murdered by the Iroquois.
  • The British take over Savannah.

    The British take over Savannah.
    British troops occupied Savannah, Georgia. A month later, they'd moved to Augusta, forcing the Patriots to retreat to South Carolina.
  • The British take over Charleston.

    The British take over Charleston.
    A major event that had taken place towards the end of the American Revolution, and the British Soldiers had turned their attention more towards the Southern Colonies after ending a six week siege. As a result, the Battle of Charleston, South Carolina had been the biggest loss of Patriots throughout the Revolution.
  • Battle of Camden.

    Battle of Camden.
    British forces under the control of Lord Cornwallis had tracked the American Forces of Horatio Gates for six miles. They had been north of Camden, South Carolina, and this event had strengthened the British hold on the Carolina's...followed by the capturing of Camden.
  • The Battle of King's Mountain.

    The Battle of King's Mountain.
    Ferguson falls and his men surrender, not a single one escapes.
  • Battle of Yorktown.

    Battle of Yorktown.
    Proven to be the last battle of the American Revolution, was the Siege of Yorktown, when . In this event, American forces led by George Washington and French forces led by Comte de Rochambeau, had fought against a British army led by Cornwallis. In the end, George Washington had forced Cornwallis to surrender on October 19, 1781.
  • The Battle of Monmouth.

    The Battle of Monmouth.
    A war that took a part in the American Revolution, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. George Washington's Continental Army attacked the rear of the British Army, which was commanded by Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton. Finally, Charles Cornwallis of the British Army was forced to withdraw.