By Debi Lander

This article is part of my series

Bylandersea America 250: Exploring the Road to Revolution

After the failed Siege of Savannah in 1779, the American cause in the South appeared to falter. The British tightened their grip on Georgia and turned their attention northward, convinced they could rally Loyalist support and end the rebellion from below.

Instead, the Southern Campaign became a proving ground for resilience.