Historical Events tagged with "nathaniel greene"

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Military & Warfare

Narrow British Victory at Eutaw Springs

September 8th, 1781 243 years ago

The Battle of Eutaw Springs marked a significant clash in the Southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War, taking place in South Carolina. British forces, under Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Stewart, engaged with American troops led by General Nathaniel Greene. Despite being outnumbered, the British achieved a tactical victory, forcing Greene to retreat, though at a steep cost in casualties. The battle is noted as the last significant engagement in the Southern theater.

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