A British View of the Siege of Charleston, 1776

 

A British View of the Siege of Charleston, 1776 

“A British View of the Siege of Charleston, 1776” by Frances Reece Kepner, published in The Journal of Southern History (Vol. 11, No. 1, February 1945, pp. 93–103), offers a detailed analysis of British perspectives on the early Revolutionary War siege of Charleston. Drawing on official reports, correspondence, and contemporary accounts, Kepner examines British strategy, troop movements, and command decisions, highlighting the objectives and challenges faced by the attacking forces. The article provides insight into how British commanders interpreted the campaign, assessed American resistance, and planned operations, contributing to a deeper understanding of the southern theater of the American Revolution from the British viewpoint.