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The worst American defeat in the Revolutionary War took place in Charleston, South Carolina on May 12, 1780. The British captured the city and its 5400 men army, 4 ships, and a military arsenal. The British only lost 225 men.
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∙ 12y agoAt the last battle of the American Revolution (Siege of Yorktown),George Washington,Marquis de Lafayette and Rochambeau decided to surround Yorktown,Virginia from Yorktown,New York which is near Chesapeake Bay.After a couple of years during 1781,the British forces of General Charles Cornwallis surrendered and US patriots won the war.
Basically Yorktown, Virginia
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∙ 15y ago1780, The Battle of Charleston, South Carolina 1780, The Battle of Charleston, South Carolina
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∙ 12y ago1780 Charles town (Charleston)
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∙ 10y agoPretty sure it's Charleston
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∙ 12y agocharleston
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Why was the defeat at Charles Town the worst American defeat of the American revolution?
the reason why it was the worst defeat for the Americans was because they lost almost their entire southern army (around 5,000 i believe).
What battle have many historians called the worst American Revolution loss by the Americans?
Many historians have named the Battle at Camden, in South Carolina as the worst defeat by the American rebels. There in 1780, British General Cornwallis routed American militia men of Virginia and North Carolina. American General Gates took the blame and one European, Baron de Kalb, died in the battle. He was one of many Europeans who came to America to help the Revolution.
What battle marked Great Britain's defeat in the American Revolution?
Battle of Yorktown...
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.
Site of the first defeat for british soldiers in the american revolution?
The first major win was the Battle of Saratoga.
Why was the defeat at Charles Town the worst American defeat of the American revolution?
the reason why it was the worst defeat for the Americans was because they lost almost their entire southern army (around 5,000 i believe).
What battle is considered to be the worst defeat in the American Revolution?
After the British seiged the American's fort in Charlestown, the Americans had lost 10,000 men due to an unconditional surrender.
What was the worst american defeat if the revolutionary war?
Probably the Battle of Charleston.
Where and when did the worst of American defeat of the war take place?
It was the Alamo, taken place in Texas.
What battle have many historians called the worst American Revolution loss by the Americans?
Many historians have named the Battle at Camden, in South Carolina as the worst defeat by the American rebels. There in 1780, British General Cornwallis routed American militia men of Virginia and North Carolina. American General Gates took the blame and one European, Baron de Kalb, died in the battle. He was one of many Europeans who came to America to help the Revolution.
What intolerable act was the worst?
They were all "intolerable." The acts led to the American Revolution.
When did the British suffer one of their worst defeats of the American Revolution?
At port taco town
What was the significance of Valley Forge in the Amercian Revolution?
It marked the American defeat, and the French was a big part in this defeat. When they captured the British in the Atlanic Ocean
What battle did the colonists suffer the heaviest loss in the Revolution?
at what battle did the American suffer their greatest defeat?
What battle marked Great Britain's defeat in the American Revolution?
Battle of Yorktown...
Where and when did the worst American defeat of the war take place?
It took place 1780, The battle of Charleston in south Carolina.
Where and when did the worst American defeat the war take place?
It took place 1780, The battle of Charleston in south Carolina.
