Wendseday, May 6, 1780

Charlestown, South Carolina

The Siege of Charleston began march 29. Great Britain’s two commanders were Sir Henrey Clinton and Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot. Sadly the Americans only had one commander Benjamin Lincon present in South Carolina. 76 colonist were killed and 182 were wounded! 92 of the british soldiers were killed and 140 were wounded.4650 colonist were captuered.vThe british tried to sneek through the woods to get to Charlestown but failed.there were 260 guns on water and 70 on land for the americans. Great britain won. It was the greatest loss of manpower and equitment. It also gave compleat controle of the southern colonies.