the Southern Department in 1779: September 11, 1777, Battle of Brandywine Creek in Pennsylvania October 4, 1777, Battle of Germantown in Pennsylvania March 3, 1779, Battle of Brier Creek in Georgia June 20, 1779, Battle of Stono Ferry in South Carolina September 16, to October 18, 1779, Siege of Savannah in Georgia (one unit) References North Carolina regiments of the Continental Army Military units and formations established in 1776 Military units and formations disestablished in 1781