Surrender of the Charleston Garrison
- When
- May 12, 1780
- Where
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Part of
- Capture of Charleston
On May 12, 1780, Major General Benjamin Lincoln surrendered the Charleston garrison to the British after approximately six weeks of siege.
After approximately six weeks of siege, Major General Benjamin Lincoln, commanding the Charleston garrison, surrendered his forces to the British on May 12, 1780. During the surrender, the American forces were denied honors of war. Washington later cited this treatment when denying the same to Cornwallis's army at Yorktown, stating that "The same Honors will be granted to the Surrendering Army as were granted to the Garrison of Charles Town."
Sources
- Siege of Charleston Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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