The Southern Campaign refers to a series of military operations during the American Revolutionary War that took place in the southern colonies from 1778 to 1781. The campaign aimed to gain control of the southern states, which were seen as crucial for the British strategy to defeat the American colonies. Key battles included the Battle of Savannah and the Battle of Cowpens. The campaign involved significant figures such as General Cornwallis for the British and General Greene for the Americans. Ultimately, the Southern Campaign culminated in the decisive Siege of Yorktown, leading to British surrender and contributing to American independence.