aug 27, 1781 - Skirmish at Godfrey's Savannah
Description:
Brigadier General Marion wanted to attack a British force under Lt. Col. Ernst Leopold von Borck as they returned to the Edisto. He made preparations to ambush them at Godfrey’s Savannah on the night of August 27. Some of his troops failed to follow orders and the ambush had to be aborted.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 27, 1781
Now
~ 243 years ago