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Today in History: South Carolina militia repels British attack on Charleston

6/28/2025

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On June 28, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, American militia forces successfully defended Charleston, South Carolina, against a British assault in the Battle of Sullivan's Island. This victory marked a significant early triumph for the Continental Army, bolstering American morale and delaying British efforts to capture the city.

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On June 28, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, American militia forces successfully defended Charleston, South Carolina, against a British assault in the Battle of Sullivan's Island. This victory marked a significant early triumph for the Continental Army, bolstering American morale and delaying British efforts to capture the city.