Hobkirk's Hill

On April 25, just before dawn, British General Rawdon led 900 troops toward Hobkirk's Hill. The American force under General Greene was surprised by the early attack. They quickly formed into a single line of battle along the brow of …

1781-04-25

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On April 25, just before dawn, British General Rawdon led 900 troops toward Hobkirk's Hill. The American force under General Greene was surprised by the early attack. They quickly formed into a single line of battle along the brow of the hill. This line was comprised of 930 men. Perceiving that the British advanced with a narrow front, Greene saw this weakness and advanced his lines. The plan was to have the center attack the British directly. Troops would wheel respectively on the British flanks and envelope them and the cavalry would attack the British rear. When Rawdon realized what Greene was doing, he extended his front by ordering up his reserves. This nullified Greene's plan of attack and would throw it in disarray.

Camden, South Carolina

The Battle of Hobkirk's Hill was a battle of the American Revolutionary War fought on April 25, 1781, near Camden, South Carolina. A small American force under Nathanael Greene occupying Hobkirk's Hill, north of Camden, was attacked by British troops led by Francis Rawdon. After a fierce clash, Greene retreated, leaving Rawdon's smaller force in possession of the hill.

Wikipedia: Battle of Hobkirk's Hill

Continental Army

Great Britain