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).
The Vietnam war, for sure
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.
The defeat at Charleston in May 1780 is often considered the worst American disaster of the Revolutionary War due to the significant loss of troops and resources, as well as the strategic implications for the Southern campaign. Approximately 5,000 American soldiers were captured, marking one of the largest surrenders in American military history. This defeat not only weakened American forces but also bolstered British control in the South, leading to further setbacks for the Continental Army. The loss demoralized American troops and underscored the challenges of coordinating and sustaining a defense against a well-organized British military.
The US defeated Spain in the Spanish American War on August 12, 1898.
Probably the Battle of Charleston.
It was the Alamo, taken place in Texas.
It took place 1780, The battle of Charleston in south Carolina.
It took place 1780, The battle of Charleston in south Carolina.
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).
charleston
The Vietnam war, for sure
The surrender of Charleston in May 1780 was the worst American defeat of the Revolutionary War due to the significant loss of troops and resources, with nearly 5,000 American soldiers captured. This defeat severely weakened the Southern Continental Army and bolstered British control in the South. It also demoralized American forces and shifted the momentum of the war in favor of the British, making it a critical turning point in the conflict.
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.
Charleston War on May 12, 1780.
The defeat at Charleston in May 1780 is often considered the worst American disaster of the Revolutionary War due to the significant loss of troops and resources, as well as the strategic implications for the Southern campaign. Approximately 5,000 American soldiers were captured, marking one of the largest surrenders in American military history. This defeat not only weakened American forces but also bolstered British control in the South, leading to further setbacks for the Continental Army. The loss demoralized American troops and underscored the challenges of coordinating and sustaining a defense against a well-organized British military.
Battle of Corrigador