USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A Patriot militia force of 340 led by Colonel Andrew Pickens of South Carolina with Colonel John Dooly and Lieutenant Colonel Elijah Clarke of Georgia defeats a larger force of 700 Loyalist militia commanded by Colonel James Boyd on this day in 1779 at Kettle Creek, Georgia.

Detailed explanation-2: -Colonel Andrew Pickens led South Carolina and Georgia militiamen to victory at the Battle of Kettle Creek in 1779.

Detailed explanation-3: -On February 14, 1779, Clarke led a part of the American force that surprised and defeated a loyalist militia at the Battle of Kettle Creek.

Detailed explanation-4: -Facts about the Battle of Kettle Creek James Boyd and consisted of about 700 Soldiers. Casualties-American casualties were estimated to be 7-9 killed and14-23 wounded/missing. British casualties was approximately 40-70 killed and 75 wounded/captured. Outcome-The result of the battle was an American victory.