The British, following the collapse of their northern strategy and their withdrawal from Philadelphia, shifted their focus to the American Southern Colonies.
After approximately six weeks of siege, Major General Benjamin Lincoln, commanding the Charleston garrison, surrendered his forces to the British, resulting in one of the worst American defeats of the war.
Facts about the Siege of Charleston
Armies - American Forces was commanded by Maj. Gen. Benjamin Lincoln and consisted of about 6,600 Soldiers, Sailors, and militia. British Forces was commanded by Lt. Gen. Henry Clinton and consisted of about 13,000 Soldiers, Sailors, and militia.
Casualties - American casualties were estimated to be 89 killed, 138 wounded, and 3,371 captured. British casualties was approximately 76 killed and 189 wounded.
Outcome - The result of the siege was a British victory. The siege was part of the Southern Theater 1775-82.
