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Sullivan's Island Victory Secures Charleston
In a stunning upset on June 29, 1776, American forces crushed the British at Sullivan’s Island, proving the colonists could defeat the mighty British army and navy. With thousands engaged, the victory kept South Carolina in patriot hands and crushed loyalist hopes. The British botched their strategy—overestimating loyalist support, delaying the attack, and staging their army on Long Island without checking water depth. Meanwhile, American leaders like General Charles Lee, Colonel Moultrie, and Colonel Thomson rallied troops, used limited ammo wisely, and deployed clever tactics. The palmetto…
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