Episode 3 of 3
Casualties at the Waxhaws
- When
- May 29, 1780
- Where
- near Lancaster, South Carolina
- Part of
- Waxhaw Massacre
Buford's command suffered devastating losses: of 420 soldiers, 104 escaped, 113 were killed, 150 were injured, and 53 were captured.
Of the 420 soldiers serving under Buford during the battle, 104 escaped, 113 were killed, 150 were injured, and 53 were captured. According to Tarleton's own report, Patriot casualties were 113 men killed, 147 wounded and released on parole, with two six-pounders and 26 wagons captured. The two accounts agree on 113 killed but differ slightly on the wounded tally.
Sources
- Battle of Waxhaws Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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