Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War

In this episode, we explore the Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War, where the conflict’s focus shifted between 1778 and 1781 as Britain launched its Southern Strategy to capitalize on Loyalist support. From early British victories at Savannah and Charleston to General Nathanael Greene’s grinding war of attrition, the episode traces how American resilience, strategic maneuvering, and crucial French and Spanish support helped turn the tide. The story culminates at the Siege of Yorktown, where Lord Cornwallis’s surrender effectively secured American victory, leaving a legacy now preserved across the Carolinas through the National Heritage Corridor.