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Military & Warfare
British and Loyalists Fail at Fishdam Ford
November 9th, 1780 244 years ago
A surprise attack by British and Loyalist troops against South Carolina Patriot militia under Brigadier General Thomas Sumter at Fishdam Ford resulted in a failed offensive. The Patriots were able to counter the attack effectively, maintaining their position and demonstrating their resolve against British forces. This clash was part of the broader struggle for control in the Southern colonies during the American Revolutionary War.
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