The battle began well for the Rebels.
 They engaged the British positions with small arms and cannon fire for an hour, at which point they advanced to the abatis.
 Of the Highlanders, two companies resisted until only 11 men were left standing; a Hessian battalion finally broke.
 Here Maitland shifted his forces in an attempt to counter the larger threat posed by Huger's wing.
 The Hessians rallied and returned to the fight, and reserves were brought across the bridge.
 Lincoln chose this moment to order a withdrawal.
The battle began well for the Rebels.  They engaged the British positions with small arms and cannon fire for an hour, at which point they advanced to the abatis.  Of the Highlanders, two companies resisted until only 11 men were left standing; a Hessian battalion finally broke.  Here Maitland shifted his forces in an attempt to counter the larger threat posed by Huger's wing.  The Hessians rallied and returned to the fight, and reserves were brought across the bridge.  Lincoln chose this moment to order a withdrawal.
Battle of Stono Ferry