Battle of Kettle Creek
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The Battle of Kettle Creek involved both the British forces and the American militia in the American Revolutionary War. The American militia, led by Colonel John Dooly and Colonel Andrew Pickens, successfully ambushed and defeated a detachment of British troops under Colonel James Boyd. This battle took place near the Kettle Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia.
The event occurred on February 14, 1779, during the Revolutionary War.
The Battle of Kettle Creek is important to Georgia's history as it was one of the few victories for the American forces in Georgia during the war. This battle boosted the morale of the American militia and weakened the control of the British in the region. Additionally, it allowed for the recruitment of more Georgia militia to join the Revolutionary cause.