Battle of Balaton Hill |
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Part of the American Revolutionary War |
Date | July 28-August 3 1778 |
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Location | South Carolina |
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Result |
British victory |
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Belligerents |
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Great Britain |
United States |
Commanders and leaders |
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Unknown |
William Rosin |
Strength |
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80 |
300 |
Casualties and losses |
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7 killed |
39 killed |
The Battle of Balaton Hill was fought between American General William Rosin and a small army of British soldiers. The British army successfully defended the hill from being captured by the Rosin's army after 6 days of fighting, until Rosin and his men retreated.