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What easy success did Clinton and Cornwallis achieve in the south?
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Generals Clinton and Cornwallis had several victories in the South. The most notable, perhaps, was the victory of the Continental Army at Charleston, SC.
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Who was the commander who led the british troops to victory in the battles of New York and Philadelphia but has rightfully been accused of helping to lose the war for Great Britain?
General Cornwallis, came to be a handy scapegoat for his Chief-in-Command, General Clinton who blamed him for any negative outcomes. By the end of the siege of Charleston, Clinton and Cornwallis weren't even on speaking terms. Clinton left him alone to fight and secure the south while he returned to New York to await Washington. Cornwallis was given the task of securing the south with only 3,000 men, he was expected to recruit from what Clinton believed were a huge number of southern loyalists (this wasn't true). Adding to a growing number of problems, supply ships were not getting supplies to Cornwallis and his troops. Despite rather lax support, he was successful at the Battle of Camden. By now, London was viewing Cornwallis as a hero. In the midst of skirmishing with Lafayette in Virginia, Cornwallis was sent a batch of puzzling communications from Clinton who essentially ordering him to choose a position in Virginia that would inevitably lead to Cornwallis' troops becoming trapped and being forced to surrender.
What was the name of the British general that took command of the British army in 1780?
There have been many British generals and may British troops stationed in the south of countries or the globe over time, but to answer your question you will need to be a bit more specific about the south of which country and at which period of time.
Which British general captured Savannah Georgia and Charleston South Carolina?
Charles Cornwallis
Who was the leader of the british armies in the south?
That was Charles Cornwallis.
What battle of the south was Gates defeated by Cornwallis?
The battle of Camden.
Who was in command of the British forces of the south?
The General in command of the of the British forces in the South was General Cornwallis
Who was the leader of American armies in the south who defeated Cornwallis?
nathanael greene
Where is the South Branch in Clinton Township located?
The address of the South Branch is: 35891 South Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township, 48035 2855
Why was Cornwallis on the Virginia Peninsula?
Cornwallis was ordered to take control of a major harbor in the south where it would allow access to British ships even in the winter.
Where is the Clinton Museum in Clinton South Carolina located?
The address of the Clinton Museum is: Po Box 748, Clinton, SC 29325-0748
General was the commander of the British forces in the South in the early 1780s?
general cornwallis
Who was in charge of the British Army in the Southern Colonies?
Sir Henry Clinton (1730-1795)Born: NewfoundlandDeath: LondonAllegiance: EnglandService: British ArmyYears of Service: 1751-1793 (42 years for you stupid people)Rank: GeneralWars: Seven Years War, American Revolutionary WarAwards: Knight of the BathOther Work: Member of Parliament
