Battle+of+Camden

  Emma Bailey Battle of Camden

When did the battle occur? The Battle of Camden occured on August 16, 1780.

Where was the battle? The battle was six miles north of Camden, South Carolina.

Where were the armies/navies from? The armies were from Great Britain and the United States.

Who were leaders of each side? The leaders of Great Britain were Charles Cornwallis, Banastre Tarleton, and Lord Rawdon. The leaders from the United States were Horacio Gates, Johann de Kalb, and Marquis de La Rouërie.

What happened/facts about the battle: After the two countries opposed each other at dawn, United States militia were ordered to attack the British. The British responded simutaneously with a fierce attack along the entire line. Then, the United States fled while British continued to attack, forcing the Americans about twenty miles away.

What was the outcome? The Bristish forces crushed the American army, first with more powerful weapons, and secondly, caused them to retreat. Great Britain had 68 killed, 245 wounded, and 11 missing and the United States had 900 killed or wounded and 1,000 captured.

What was the significance of the battle to the outcome of the war? The Battle of Camden strengthened Britain's hold on the Carolinas, and was a major loss for the United States. With such a large number of soldiers lost, not to mention the costly amounts of ammunition, this has been called the most disatrous battle of the Revolution.


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 * 2) http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-camden.htm
 * 3) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Camden
 * 4) http://britishbattles.com/battle-camden.htm