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Encyclopedia > Battle of Hobkirk's Hill
Battle of Hobkirk's Hill
Part of the American Revolutionary War
Date: April 25, 1781
Location: Camden, South Carolina
Result: Tactical British victory
Strategic Patriot victory
Combatants
United States Britain
Commanders
Nathaniel Greene Lord Francis Rawdon
Strength
1,551 900
Casualties
19 killed
115 wounded
38 killed
170 wounded
50 captured
Southern theater, 1775–1783
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The Battle of Hobkirk's Hill was a battle of the American Revolutionary War fought on April 25, 1781. The Colonists, led by Major-General Nathanael Greene, defeated the British, led by Lord Francis Rawdon, in a series of attacks. Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, Netherlands, Spain, Native Americans Great Britain, German mercenaries, Loyalists, Native Americans Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was the military component of the American... April 25 is the 115th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (116th in leap years). ... 1781 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Camden is a city located in Kershaw County, South Carolina. ... Nathanael Greene Nathanael Greene (July 27, 1742 (O.S.)–June 19, 1786), was a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. ... Francis Rawdon was a British officer during the American War for Independence. ... The Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War became the central area of operations on land after France entered the war on the side of the United States. ... Combatants Patriot militia British militia Commanders William Woodford Lord Dunmore Strength 8,845 7,500 Casualties Americans: 20 killed, 56 wounded French: 52 killed, 134 wounded 156 killed 326 wounded 7,018 captured The Battle of Great Bridge was a battle of the American Revolutionary War, fought in the area... The Battle of Moores Creek Bridge was fought on February 27, 1776 between North Carolina patriots and Scottish Loyalists. ... The Battle of the Rice Boats was a battle of the American Revolution that took place in the Savannah River on the border between the Province of Georgia and the Province of South Carolina. ... The Battle of Alligator Bridge took place on June 30, 1778, and was the major engagement in Colonel Elijah Clarks third, and final, unsuccessful campaign to conquer East Florida. ... The Battle of Kettle Creek took place on February 14, 1779 in the extreme western portion of Wilkes County, Georgia on Kettle Creek which used to drain into the Little River (the creek has since dried up). ... Combatants Patriot militia Loyalist militia Commanders John Ashe Samuel Elbert Archibald Campbell Augustine Provost Strength ~400 2,300 Casualties ~400 killed, Elbert captured 5 killed The Battle of Briar Creek was a Revolutionary War battle that took place on March 3, 1779. ... hi The Siege of Savannah was a battle of the American Revolutionary War in 1779. ... This article needs cleanup. ... The Battle of Camden was an important battle in the southern theatre of the American Revolutionary War. ... The [[Battle of Kings Mountain]], October 7, 1780, was an important rebel victory in the Southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War. ... Combatants United States Great Britain Commanders Daniel Morgan Banastre Tarleton Strength 1,000 1,100 Casualties 12 killed 61 wounded 110 killed 830 captured {{{notes}}} The Battle of Cowpens (1781) was an overwhelming victory by American revolutionary forces under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan. ... Combatants United States Britain Commanders Nathanael Greene Charles Cornwallis Strength 4,400 1,900 Casualties 79 killed 185 wounded 1,046 missing Total: 1,310 93 killed 413 wounded 26 missing Total: 532 The Battle of Guilford Court House was a battle fought on March 15, 1781 inside the present... The Battle of Eutaw Springs was a battle of the American Revolutionary War, the last engagement of the war in the Carolinas. ... The Battle of Yorktown can refer to: Battle of Yorktown (1781) Battle of Yorktown (1862) ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, Netherlands, Spain, Native Americans Great Britain, German mercenaries, Loyalists, Native Americans Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was the military component of the American... April 25 is the 115th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (116th in leap years). ... 1781 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Charles Willson Peale painted a portrait of General Greene from life in 1783, which was then copied several times by C.W. Peale and his son, Rembrandt Peale. ... Francis Rawdon was a British officer during the American War for Independence. ...


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