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Today in History: Patriot Militiamen Resist British Supply Ship Seizure

3/2/2026

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On March 2, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, Patriot militiamen from Georgia and South Carolina engaged in the Battle of the Rice Boats near Savannah. They aimed to thwart the British Royal Navy's efforts to seize supply ships anchored in the Savannah River, marking a significant confrontation in the struggle for American independence.

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On March 2, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, Patriot militiamen from Georgia and South Carolina engaged in the Battle of the Rice Boats near Savannah. They aimed to thwart the British Royal Navy's efforts to seize supply ships anchored in the Savannah River, marking a significant confrontation in the struggle for American independence.