A Battle, a Prayer, and Doak Campbell Stadium: One of History’s fascinating links

Submitted by Rebekah Sheats It was a crisp September morning in 1780. The American colonies were desperately attempting to defend themselves against the overwhelming forces of Great Britain marshaled against them. Throughout the months of 1780, defeat after defeat met the continental armies. In May, Charleston was forced to surrender, and over 5,000 men became prisoners of the triumphant British. In August the colonists suffered another crushing defeat at Camden, South Carolina. Now, in Sept