The first two weeks of February 1779 saw a great deal of action as Loyalist and Patriot militia in Georgia and South Carolina struggled for control, until the victory at Kettle Creek drove the British from Georgia's interior - for a time.For more info, including this day in revolutionary history, check out Patriot Podcast's Facebook page:www.facebo…

On July 16th 1779, Brigadier General Anthony Wayne carried out a stunning victory at Stony Point, on the Hudson River, more than a year after the last major battle in the North. This assault was carried out at night, with the utmost silence, through marshes and on a seemingly impenetrable outpost. Listen to learn about Stony Point. Read General Geo…

In August 1779, Major Henry Lee III, emulating his mentor, Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, carried out a daring surprise attack on a British outpost on the Hudson River. Though celebrated for this victory, envious officers brought a court-martial against the young major. Lee's report to General George Washington:https://founders.archives.gov/docum…

On September 11th 1777 the Continental Army fought hard at Brandywine Creek, attempting to keep the British from the new nation’s capital, Philadelphia. Excellent map of the battle: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/maps/brandywine-september-11-1777 Lafayette’s letter to George Washington: https://founders.archives.gov/?q=%20Author%3A%22Lafayette%…

In the wake of the Franco-American alliance, the British evacuate Philadelphia and General Washington faces them at Monmouth Courthouse.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patriotpodcast/support

Please click this link for an excellent map that will help you better understand this episode! https://www.mountvernon.org/preservation/maps/map-the-siege-of-yorktown/ The Franco-American siege of Yorktown effectively ends the American Revolution.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patriotpodcast/support…

The stage is set for the siege that will devastate the British war effort and begin peace negotiations, ultimately ending the struggle for American independence. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patriotpodcast/support

Marquis de Lafayette defends Virginia against the British invaders who attempt to capture Governor Thomas Jefferson and subjugate the state. Lafayette and General Wayne bravely harass the British at Green Springs Plantation. General Cornwallis is ordered to the North of the Virginia Peninsula.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com…

Following the battle at Guilford Courthouse, General Cornwallis attempts to recuperate losses and to recruit new Loyalists. General Greene marches into the now weakened South Carolina to begin the long process of wrested the state back from the British.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patriotpodcast/support…

The Continental Army returns to the South, under Major General Nathanael Greene, and cracks the whip over the British.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patriotpodcast/support

General Cornwallis attempts to invade North Carolina and is thwarted by feisty militia and yellow fever. Major Ferguson is killed at Kings Mountain. Thomas Jefferson calls it, "A turn in the tide of success of the war."--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patriotpodcast/support…

The Continentals arrive in South Carolina and fight a losing battle at Camden, but their disaster results in Cornwallis making a fatal decision to enter North Carolina against his orders.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patriotpodcast/support

The Continental Army surrenders Charlestown to the British in May 1780. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patriotpodcast/support

After a precarious dance across North Carolina, General Greene makes a stand at Guilford County, where he is met by General Cornwallis, who claims a devastating victory.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patriotpodcast/support

General Cornwallis sets off across North Carolina to retrieve the prisoners taken at Cowpens, and is engaged by General Greene a race to the Dan River.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patriotpodcast/support

The British move their campaign South after a series of events turns the tide against them in the North. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patriotpodcast/support

On July 14th 1775, Continental Congress created an army to defend against Britain's oppression. Virginia veteran George Washington was selected to command this army. Listen to the word of Washington himself to learn more about the creation of a regular army from colonial militia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pat…

Following the action at Lexington and Concord, the colonists are preparing their defenses, but hoping not to go to war. Second Continental Congress is now faced with the tasks of creating a standing regular army while attempting to repair relations with Great Britain. King George III, however, proclaims the colonists to be in "open and avowed rebel…

Find out the causes behind the American Revolution by understanding the politics of the day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patriotpodcast/support