may 12, 1780 - British take Charleston
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After the battle of Saratoga the British focus their eyes on the south. They believe it will be a push over because of the loyalist support their. The British arrived at Charleston under General Clinton. They began the siege on April second. After a month of brutal siege warfare the Americans suffered a defeat. the British took Charleston and started the southern campaign off on a good foot.
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