A Nonprofit Organization that knowledgeromote the and appreciation of the achievement of american independence by supporting advanced studies, presenting exhibitions, Public Programs, advocating preservation, and writing resources to students and teachers. During the siege of charleston in 1780, British Forces captured nearly 6000 men, seven of whom were generals. This was the largest number of prisoners taken during a single occupy charlestown became the key prisoner depot for the british in the south create what were the dates of these captured men . South. Eased what would the fates of these captured men . I am pleased to introduce carl borick to answer these questions. He is director of the Charleston Museum in chow said, South Carolina, the author of two books on the revolutionary war in South Carolina. Charleston, s. C. , the author of two books on the revolutionary war in South Carolina. Won the 2003ense roger award from the South Carolina Historical Society for the years best b
Carl borick talks about his book. 1780 to 1782. The book looks at the period when British Forces actively campaigning in the south and fought a series of battles with continental forces. Mr. Borick addresses in charleston. The most of any engagement during a war. This is about an hour. So good evening, my name is Kendall Casey and the Museum Education manager for the American Revolution institute. I welcome you to our lecture tonight. For those of you who are new to us at the society of cincinnati, it is a Nonprofit Organization that works to promote the knowledge and appreciation of the achievement of american independence by supporting a study presenting exhibitions and Public Programs and advocating preservations and providing resources to teachers and students. During this speech of charleston in 1780, British Force captured nearly 6,000 men. Seven of whom were general. They were taken during a single operations and charleston became the key prisoner place for the british in the so
Lived there. The terms of the agreement with the Cincinnati Society was 10 of the cost of the house with an exchange for a room in a house in perpetuity, so we are aligned with the Cincinnati Society for some time in the future. Thank you to kendall for directory everything and to the director for inviting me here tonight. Prisonerstalk about of war in the southern campaigns and a note on the title of my book. From the british commandant at charleston during the British Occupation and he wrote in the midst of the winter of 17801780 12 relieve us of us using leaving the archaic spelling. Not beuld want to responsible for the next war but thats can also really be used for the american prisoners themselves because they certainly had endured a great deal of suffering with the british. A little background, this is a war throughout history prisoners of war throughout history have really had a tough road. Back in ancient times, romans would either slaughter or as he their prisoners and we are
You are watching American History tv, 48 hours of programming on American History every weekend on cspan3. Follow us on twitter for information on our schedule, upcoming programs, and to keep up with the latest history news. While congress is on august break, cspan prime time programming will feature a wide range of political views and topics. Includeks programs latino elected officials, the conservative summit, and Netroots Nation conference. Up, Arthur Christian mcburney talks about his book am kidnapping the enemy. It chronicles the capture of two high ranking officers during the revolutionary war. British dragoons kidnapped Major General charles lee, then secondincommand of the Continental Army. They were confident the war would soon be over. But the americans decided to respond with a special operation of their own. This event from the National Archives is a little under one hour. The special is operations to capture general charles lee and Richard Prescott by Christian Mcburney.
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