13 nov 1781 - Moore's Surprise (Rowe's Plantation)
Description:
A detachment of Patriot Militia under Major John Moore was surprised and routed by Loyalist militia under Major William "Bloody Bill" Cunningham. Major Moore and his small patrol attacked the Loyalists and drove them out of their camp, but Major Cunningham's men returned a heavy fire from the nearby swamp. Major Moore's men could not stand up under the accurate fire and scattered. He had four men killed and eight men wounded.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
13 nov 1781
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 244 ans