American Revolution. Siege of Charleston
American Revolution. Siege of Charleston, March 29-May 12, 1780. Charleston surrendered to British forces led by Commander in Chief, Sir Henry Clinton after a 42 day siege. After British failure to subdue the rebellion in the northern states in 1777, they launched a Southern Strategy with the capture of Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina
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13124350
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45380316
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3000px x 2344px
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Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
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Courtesy Everett Collection
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