This Day in History: March 29, 1780: British forces begin Siege of Charleston

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — The Siege of Charleston began on this day in 1780.

British forces landed and invaded the city, marking a pivotal, disastrous defeat for the American Continental Army.

British troops originally landed in February, but the formal siege itself didn’t begin until March 29…

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