On this day in 1781, Patriot commanders Lieutenant Colonel “Light Horse” Henry Lee and Brigadier General Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion of the South Carolina militia combine forces and conduct a raid on Georgetown, South Carolina, which is defended by 200 British soldiers.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
This Day in History: January 24
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I believe that Mel Gibson's character in The Patriot, Benjamin Martin, is based on Francis Marion.
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