South Carolina hosted more Revolutionary War engagements than any other state—over 200 battles, skirmishes, raids, and actions from 1775 to 1782, accounting for about 30% of American casualties.
These were part of broader campaigns: the early defense against British incursions (1775-1776), the Cherokee Campaigns (1776-1782), and the Southern Campaign (1778-1782), where British strategy shifted south after northern stalemates.
The Southern Campaign involved sieges, pitched battles, and guerrilla warfare, with Patriots (Continental Army and militia) facing British regulars, Loyalists, and Hessians. Forces varied: Patriots often 500-2,000 (mix of regulars and militia); British/Loyalists 1,000-5,000. Casualties were high due to close-quarters fighting and disease.
The information regarding battles and casualties presented on our website are curated lists of major and representative events, grouped chronologically by campaign phase, with locations (modern counties), summaries, forces, and casualties (estimates from historical records; “KIA/WIA/MIA” for killed/wounded/missing/captured).
