Battle of Fishing Creek (1780)

Battle of Fishing Creek (United States vs Loyalists) took place in 1780 during American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

Year: 1780
Date: 1780-08-18
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: American Revolutionary War
Side A: United States
Side B: Loyalists
Commanders (A): Thomas Sumter
Commanders (B): Banastre Tarleton
Casualties: 150+ killed 300 captured (United States), 16 killed and wounded (Loyalists)
Outcome: British victory
Coordinates: 34.635°, -80.906°