The Siege of Charlston (feb 11, 1780 – may 12, 1780)
Description:
Clinton planned to march with many troops to Charleston. Defending the city was a grossly outnumbered American army. By early April, the British unit had trapped the American militia inside of the town. The Americans offered to surender the town if the British spared them. The British denied the offerAdded to timeline:
Date:
feb 11, 1780
may 12, 1780
~ 3 months