The Battle of Videau's Bridge (also known as Smith's plantation) was an engagement of the American Revolutionary War fought on January 3, 1782 in Charles Town District, currently Berkeley County, South Carolina. The British routed an American force opposing a foraging expedition they sent from Charleston. The British claimed to kill 57 and capture 20 Americans.[1][2]
British Regulars, Grenadiers & Light Infantry led by Major William Brereton
NY Volunteers, Major John Coffin's Troop of Mounted Infantry led by Major John Coffin
SC Royalists detachment led by Capt. Archibald Campbell (killed)
Volunteers of Ireland led by Major John Doyle
Independent Troop of Black Dragoons (Loyalists) led by Capt. March with Lt. Mingo
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^McCrady, Edward, The History of South Carolina in the Revolution, 1780-1783, Macmillan & Co., ltd., 1902 pp. 589-593
^ abcLewis, J.D. "THe American Revolution in South Carolina, Videaus Bridge". Retrieved March 28, 2019.
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