Upon entering South Carolina, the British army always brought along "extras" to assist them in their fight against the Patriots. Another page identifies all of the "regular" British units as well as the Hessians who fought alongside them. Yet another page identifies the various Loyalist units established within the state of South Carolina.

This page identifies the "other Loyalists" and Indians - those from other states - who came along with the British Regulars to help subdue the South Carolina rebels. Since the war in northern states had devolved into a virtual stalemate, the following is proof that many northern Loyalists simply could not sit back and watch the South remain in rebel hands any longer. Most of these units remained active within South Carolina until Charlestown was evacuated in December of 1782.