Fort Sullivan's Surprising Victory

In a dramatic clash off Charleston Harbor in 1776, colonial forces under Colonel William Moultrie held off a massive British fleet and landing force at Fort Sullivan—a hastily built sand-and-palmetto fort. Despite being outgunned and low on powder, American defenders turned the tide with resilient fort walls that absorbed cannonballs and even derailed British shells. A heroic moment came when Sergeant William Jasper retrieved the American flag after it was shot down, rallying troops. As night fell, the British retreated, defeated and frustrated. This stunning victory, just days before Independence was declared, became a symbol of American grit and resilience, and the fort was later renamed Fort Moultrie. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e9da05d4ebca9c2a