Brief but concise historical account of the pivotal early battle of Moores Creek Bridge in 1776 during the American Revolution. The obscure battle in eastern North Carolina in 1776 had a major impact on the war in the south resulting in the loss of the entire British Loyalist force killed or captured. The Patriots achieved a victory that solidified their control of North Carolina and served as a major deterrent for Loyalist support until the opening of the Southern Campaign four years later. Title: The Moores Creek Bridge Campaign, 1776 Author Name: Rankin, Hugh F Location Published: Eastern National: 1993 Binding: softcover Book Condition: New Pages: 44 Categories: Campaigns & Battles, North Carolina Military History Seller ID: 1362
