Guilford Courthouse: Defeat for Both Sides?
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At the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, the British Army in the south finally met the Continentals in open battle. Despite being outnumbered, the professional Redcoats showed their mettle, and won the day. But Britain’s ability to impose its will on the South was coming to an end. (Runtime 2:23)
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Battle Facts
North Carolina | March 15, 1781
Result: British Victory
Estimated Casualties
1,842
American
1,310
1,310
British
532
532