Skirmish at John Gibbes Plantation (29 marzo 1780 anni – 30 marzo 1780 anni)

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On March 29-30, the British force, commanded by Lt. General Charles, Lord Cornwallis, was approaching John Gibbes' Plantation known as Lownes Grove. A combination of several Patriot units were hastily put together, commanded by Lt. Col. John Laurens, to stop the British advance. He posted his troops in an advanced redoubt on the King Street Road, about a mile from Charles Town. Another 1-1/2 miles from them, he placed a detachment of riflemen who set up an ambush in a wooded area along the road.
Around 12:00 p.m., the Patriots fired on the British as they entered the ambush area. Quickly, the Patriots realized that they were outnumbered and began a withdrawal. The running battle continued until the Patriots reached the redoubt and took cover inside. Lt. Col. Laurens was ordered to fall back to the Patriot lines, with the British occupying the abandoned positions. Lt. Col. Laurens decided to attack the abandoned positions, forcing the British back. The British counter-attacked, forcing the Patriots to fall back to the American lines, with the British occupying the abandoned positions. Laurens decided to attack the abandoned positions, forcing the British back. The British counterattacked, forcing the Americans to fall back again.

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