What was the importance of the battle of kettle creek?

Answer 1

The battle of Kettle Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia on February 14, 1779 served to diffuse the Loyalist forces in the upcountry of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Had the 600 plus troops under command of Colonel Boyd been able to unite with the forces under Daniel McGirth, who was encamped with several hundred troops a few miles away, they would have presented a formidable army. These troops were aimed at uniting with Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell at Augusta, Georgia. Campbell was rallying the Loyalists in the South to come to the aid of King George III. Campbell was dissappointed with the results of this effort and he returned down river. The British expectations for support in the Upcountry fizzled and the war in the South took a different tact, thus prolonging the war in this arena.

Answer 2

Taking place on February 19, 1779, the Battle of Kettle Creek occurred in the area of Washington, Georgia, between patriot and loyalist militia forces. Resulting in a patriot victory, the battle demonstrated that, while the British and their loyalist associates might be able to control isolated urban centers throughout the colonies, the larger portion of American soil and settlements would remain in patriot hands -- and remain supportive of the patriot cause.

Answer 3

Militia was able to take badly needed weapons and horses from the loyalists, the spirits of the Georgia were lifted by their victory, ensured that the backcountry remained in control of the Patriots .

Answer 4

Because a task force of 300 militia men, led by Colonel Andrew Pickens succeeded in annihilating a Loyalist force of 700 men on February 14, 1779. This victory prevented the British army which had occupied Augusta Ga. from being reinforced and stirred the partisan warfare against the British invaders.

Answer 5

It was the first colonial victory for Georgia