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Battle of Savannah
It was Britian's first military move in the South. British troops heavily outnumbered the colonists and they successfully pushed the Continental Army into South Carolina -
Battle of Vincennes
Americans and Frenchmen marched through snow to surround fort Sackville in Vincennes. British overestimated the power of the Colonial force and surrendered. -
Battle of Charleston
After six weeks of siege, 5,000 Americans surrendered to the British. The Battle of Charleston was the worst defeat the Colonists faced. -
Battle of Camden
It was a major victory for British in controlling the Carolinas. America began to lose hope in the southern theatre after a series of defeats. -
Battle of Kings Mountain
Patriots outbattled Loyalists to capture Kings Mountain. Much success came after this victory. -
Battle of Cowpens
At this point, Britain was controlling South Carolina. This battle was a key victory for the Continental Army in the reconquest of South Carolina. -
Battle of Guilford Court House
British troops defeated Patriotic forces with their Loyalist support but ultimately lost. While Bbritish troops pushed north, Colonists refocused on the South and began taking South Carolina back. Cornwallis was led to Yorktown where .the war would end -
Battle of Yorktown
American and French layed in on British forces and Cornwallis surrendered to Wazshington.
