Battle of James Island

When

14 Nov 1782

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

32.74° N, 79.94° W

Description

1782 battle in the American Revolution

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

1782 battle in the American Revolution

The Battle of James Island was a minor engagement on November 14, 1782, just outside Charleston, South Carolina, between American and British forces. British troops were on the move attempting to evacuate. In an effort to encourage the British evacuation, American forces led by Tadeusz Kościuszko attempted to ambush British troops under William Dansey who were cutting wood; however, reinforcements were quickly brough…

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