American Defensive Preparations
- When
- June 1776
- Where
- Northern Sullivan's Island and Haddrell's Point
- Part of
- Battle of Sullivan's Island
Americans entrenched Sullivan's Island's northern end with over 750 men and three cannons, and fortified Haddrell's Point on the mainland.
The Americans constructed an entrenchment at the northern end of Sullivan's Island, manned by more than 750 men and three small cannons, and began fortifying a guard post at Haddrell's Point on the mainland opposite Fort Sullivan. An attempt to wade the channel between the islands found it at least shoulder-deep, too deep for troops to cross even without enemy opposition. Positions on the mainland were reinforced in case the British attacked Charleston directly.
Sources
- Battle of Sullivan's Island Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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