The Siege of Ninety Six was a siege in western South Carolina in the fortified village of Ninety Six. The 28-day siege centered on an earthen fortification known as Star Fort. Despite having more troops, Major General Nathanael Greene was unsuccessful in taking the town, and was forced to lift the siege when Lord Rawdon approached from Charleston with British troops.
Facts about the Battle of Ninety-Six (Second)
Armies - American Forces was commanded by Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Greene and consisted of 1,000 Soldiers. British Forces was commanded by Lt. Col. John Harris and consisted of unknown number of Soldiers.
Casualties - American casualties were estimated to be 150 killed/wounded. British casualties were about 85 killed/wounded.
Outcome - The result of the battle was a Loyalist victory. The battle was part of the Southern Theater 1775-82.
