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An Unfortunate Affair: The Battle Of Brier Creek And The Aftermath In Georgia, William Henry
An Unfortunate Affair: The Battle Of Brier Creek And The Aftermath In Georgia, William Henry
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The Battle of Brier Creek on March 3, 1779 has been overlooked for many years by historians of the American War of Independence in Georgia. Because it was so brief and did not include massive field armies, the importance of the battle has been ignored. This is unfortunate as the Battle of Brier Creek had many severe consequences and changed the direction of the war in Georgia. The loss of men, arms, and equipment derailed Patriot offensive plans and gave the British valuable time to secure their position in the small frontier colony. It allowed them to establish civil government …