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We lost because under the horrible leadership of Horatio Gates we used Militia ( inexpierienced soldiers fighting for their land) as our main battle line against expierienced soldiers of england. With bayonets they slashed through the militia only leaving 700 of the original 4000 to escape.
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What battle of the south was Gates defeated by Cornwallis?
The battle of Camden.
In 1780 what was the Worst American defeat?
The Battle of Camden, South Carolina, August 16, 1780. This was a battlefield defeat, but in May 1780 the Patriots in Charleston surrendered after withstanding a siege for a time, which was even more disastrous than Camden. Five thousand Patriots became prisoners after the surrender of Charleston.
Did the Battle of How Saratoga help the Patriots?
The battle of Saratoga gave the Patriots foreign help.
What was the outcome of the battle of Camden?
It ended on August 16, 1780
Who replace Horatio Gates after the Battle of Camden?
Nathanael Greene
When did Battle of Camden happen?
Battle of Camden happened on 1780-08-16.
When did Battle of Camden Point happen?
Battle of Camden Point happened in 1864.
When did the battle Camden occur?
The Revolutionary War Battle of Camden occurred on August 16, 1780.
Which European soldier fought alongside the patriots until his death at the battle of camden?
It was Johann De Kalb. His horse was shot, and before he could get up he was shot 3 times.
Who won the battle at camden?
the british
What happened in the battle of camden?
stuff
What battle of the south was Gates defeated by Cornwallis?
The battle of Camden.
In 1780 what was the Worst American defeat?
The Battle of Camden, South Carolina, August 16, 1780. This was a battlefield defeat, but in May 1780 the Patriots in Charleston surrendered after withstanding a siege for a time, which was even more disastrous than Camden. Five thousand Patriots became prisoners after the surrender of Charleston.
Did the Battle of How Saratoga help the Patriots?
The battle of Saratoga gave the Patriots foreign help.
How did the Battle of Saratoga helped the Patriots?
The battle of Saratoga gave the Patriots foreign help.
When did the battle of camden start?
august 16 1780
When did the Battle of Camden begin?
August 16Th 1780
