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Today in History: Patriot Militia Defeats Loyalists in Georgia

2/14/2025

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On February 14, 1779, during the American Revolutionary War, Patriot militia achieved a significant victory at the Battle of Kettle Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. They decisively defeated a Loyalist force en route to British-held Augusta, bolstering Patriot morale and support for independence in the region. This battle marked a turning point in the conflict.

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On February 14, 1779, during the American Revolutionary War, Patriot militia achieved a significant victory at the Battle of Kettle Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. They decisively defeated a Loyalist force en route to British-held Augusta, bolstering Patriot morale and support for independence in the region. This battle marked a turning point in the conflict.