Battle of Great Cane Brake (1775)

Battle of Great Cane Brake (British Loyalists vs South Carolina militia) took place in 1775 during American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1775
• Date: 1775-12-22
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: American Revolutionary War
• Side A: British Loyalists
• Side B: South Carolina militia
• Commanders (A): Capt. Patrick Cunningham
• Commanders (B): Col. Richard Richardson, Maj. William "Danger" Thomson
• Casualties: 6 killed wounded unknown 130 captured (British Loyalists), 1 wounded (South Carolina militia)
• Outcome: Patriot victory
• Coordinates: 34.656°, -82.316°

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