The MAIN reason that the Loyalists lost the Battle of Kettle Creek was that

Responses
A they were outnumbered by the Patriots.they were outnumbered by the Patriots.
B they were unfamiliar with the mountains of Georgia.they were unfamiliar with the mountains of Georgia.
C the Georgia militia men mortally wounded their commanderthe Georgia militia men mortally wounded their commander
D they were unaware that the Patriots had been following them.

A they were outnumbered by the Patriots.