The raid should have been a quick in-and-out affair, the type of guerrilla-style warfare that southern militia came to be known for. Instead, it took a somewhat humorous turn.
I can imagine a Commander being so bad that his own men wouldn't defend him. They must have had it bad to willingly let Col. Campbell go. House to House fighting in the toughest kind when the civilians are in the houses along with the British. It will be with anticipation that I wait for the eventual victory over Georgetown. Thank you Tara.
I love the history of the American Revolution in the South - especially South Carolina. Both my wife and I had ancestors that participated in that conflict as Patriots.
The movie that depicts some of the sentiment of that theater of operation starring Mel Gibson, The Patriot, shows some of the angst and suffering that occurred in SC as it became a civil war. Families were torn in their allegiance to King or to country with brother fighting brother and neighbor fighting neighbor. This was partially due to the treachery of the British commander in North America changing the terms of surrender after Charlestown was surrendered in 1780.
Thanks again, Tara Ross, for your great stories of history in the USA!
This shows that people don’t have to be carbon copies of each other they just need the same goal and motivation. Look forward to reading more about the Swamp Fox.
I can imagine a Commander being so bad that his own men wouldn't defend him. They must have had it bad to willingly let Col. Campbell go. House to House fighting in the toughest kind when the civilians are in the houses along with the British. It will be with anticipation that I wait for the eventual victory over Georgetown. Thank you Tara.
I love the history of the American Revolution in the South - especially South Carolina. Both my wife and I had ancestors that participated in that conflict as Patriots.
The movie that depicts some of the sentiment of that theater of operation starring Mel Gibson, The Patriot, shows some of the angst and suffering that occurred in SC as it became a civil war. Families were torn in their allegiance to King or to country with brother fighting brother and neighbor fighting neighbor. This was partially due to the treachery of the British commander in North America changing the terms of surrender after Charlestown was surrendered in 1780.
Thanks again, Tara Ross, for your great stories of history in the USA!
T Y for this little known story! We live just outside of the Francis Marion Forest, and there are several historical places nearby..🇺🇸
Swamp Fox was one of my favorite shows to watch when I was in grade school. Thanks for adding the rest of the story to this famous historical patriot!
Thanks Tara! Your posts are always so interesting and informative. You are a history teachers dream!
This shows that people don’t have to be carbon copies of each other they just need the same goal and motivation. Look forward to reading more about the Swamp Fox.
Great history of South Carolina
The best laid plans of mice and men often go astray!
HUZZAH HERO!!! 🇺🇸
Thank you, Tara.
Part of the reason We won was that not all the British soldiers had enthusiastically bought in to fight on foreign soil so far from home
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Great post today! Thank you Tara Ross.
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“The best plans of mice and men”…..
Interesting story