1781 1782 1783 The Battle of Wambaw was an engagement of the American Revolutionary War fought on February 24, 1782 near Charleston, South Carolina.

Gen. Francis Marion was elected to the South Carolina General Assembly and left to take his seat, relinquishing command of the militia forces to Lt. Col. Peter Horry, who lead the men to set up camp along the Wambaw river.

Soon after, Horry fell ill and returned to his plantation home to recover, leaving command to Major William Benison.

Loyalist Lt Col. Benjamin Thompson learned of the patriot camp and planned an attack on it.

He assembled a force of around 700 menmade up of elements from the Volunteers of Ireland, the 13th Regiment of Foot, Maj. John Coffin's dragoons, and the Independent Troop of Black Dragoons.