Battle of Van Creek (1779 AD)

Battle of Van Creek (United States vs Loyalist militia) took place in 1779 AD during American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1779 AD
• Date: 1779-02-11
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: American Revolutionary War
• Side A: United States
• Side B: Loyalist militia
• Commanders (A): William Baskins, John Miller
• Commanders (B): John Boyd
• Casualties: approx. 1 killed 15 wounded 17 capturedPerhaps 100 lost; mostly deserted
• Outcome: Loyalist victory
• Coordinates: 34.143°, -82.709°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Van Creek · Wikidata entry

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