“The 1780 Siege of Charleston as Experienced by a Hessian Officer: Part I & II” by George Fenwick-Jones, published in The South Carolina Historical Magazine (Vol. 88, No. 1, January 1987, pp. 23–33; Vol. 88, No. 2, April 1987, pp. 63–75), presents a detailed firsthand account of the British siege of Charleston from the perspective of a Hessian officer. Fenwick-Jones examines regimental deployments, artillery positioning, construction of siege works, and coordination between Hessian, British, and Loyalist units. The articles describe officer responsibilities, troop movements, defensive maneuvers by the American garrison, and the logistical challenges of maintaining forces in the field. Drawing on letters, reports, and contemporary records, the study provides a precise view of operational tactics, command decisions, and battlefield dynamics as experienced by a German contingent within the larger coalition forces during one of the most significant southern campaigns of the American Revolution.
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