Battle of Van Creek (1779)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1779
• Date: 11 February 1779
• 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: 1 killed 15 wounded 17 captured (United States), Perhaps 100 lost; mostly deserted (Loyalist militia)
• Outcome: Loyalist victory
• Coordinates: 34.143°, -82.709°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Van Creek · Wikidata entry