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Why was the defeat at Charles Town the worst American defeat of the American revolution?
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∙ 14y ago
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).
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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.
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.
Where was the worst defeat in the American revolution?
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.
Where did Patriots suffer their worst defeat?
in Charlston
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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.
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.
What was the worst american defeat if the revolutionary war?
Probably the Battle of Charleston.
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.
Where and when did the worst of American defeat of the war take place?
It was the Alamo, taken place in Texas.
What intolerable act was the worst?
They were all "intolerable." The acts led to the American Revolution.
Where was the worst defeat in the American revolution?
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.
When did the British suffer one of their worst defeats of the American Revolution?
At port taco town
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.
Which musicals did Charles Strouse score?
Charles Strouse is an American an American composer and lyricist. His film scores include Bonnie and Clyde, The Worst Witch, There Was a Crooked Man and Ishtar.
What battle was the worst defeat for the union?
The Battle of Fredericksburg was the worst defeat for the Union Army. It was General Ambrose Burnside's fault.
