Battle of Charleston

On this day in 1780,

The British are repulsed at Ferguson’s Plantation during The Battle of Charleston.
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Battle of Charleston

On this day in 1780,

Sir Henry Clinton continues his campaign for reclaiming Charleston, moving from Mathew's Ferry, crossing the Wappoo River to surprise the American cavalry near Ferguson’s plantation during The Battle of Charleston.
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Battle of Charleston

On this day in 1780,

Having sailed to St. Johns from New York earlier in the winter, Sir Henry Clinton continues his campaign for reclaiming Charleston, by defeating Pulaski's legion at Stono River during The Battle of Charleston.
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Battle of Boston

On this day in 1776,

Gen. Washington positions his guns on Dorchester Heights and commences the bombardment of Boston giving Gen. Howe the choice of fight or flight. Howe pulls out of Boston for Halifax, liberating the city and ending the Battle of Boston.
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Battle of Yamacraw Bluff

On this day in 1776,

1,100 Georgian militia and Whig from South Carolina set the ship Inverness ablaze and cut it loose on the Savannah River. The fire ship, a weapon consisting of a ship carrying explosives drifts into the brig HMS Nelly. These 2 ships drifted downstream, setting 3 more ships on fire forcing the British fleet to quit the fight, thus ending the Battle of Yamacraw Bluff.
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Battle of Yamacraw Bluff

On this day in 1776,

The Provincial Governor of neutral Georgia attempts to send provisions to the British Fleet anchored in the Savannah River. Sympathizers in the assembly refuse and oust the Governor who takes refuge aboard the ships which set the stage for the Battle of Yamacraw Bluff.
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Battle of Cockspur Island, Georgia

On this day in 1776,

A British force under the command of Maj. John Maitland meets and forces the withdraw of local militia at the Battle of Cockspur Island, Georgia.
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