The patriots cut down trees to block British troops,attacked small groups,attacked defenseless supply ships,hid behind trees,and fought like terrorists while the British fought like gentlemen
Francis Marion
The final phase of the American Revolution was characterized by guerrilla warfare aimed at wearing down the British Forces, American attacks on the frontier against combined Indian and British forces and major battles between opposing forces of Americans.
Many nations have used guerrilla tactics thru-out history. American colonists used it during the Revolution (Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox); Quantrill'sRaiders in the Civil War; the French resistance in WWII; US forces in the Philippines after the surrender in '42. ANY NATION that does not have the capability to combat another nation in a conventional manner; can and will often revert to guerrilla warfare. The tactic of guerrilla is nothing but "hitting someone when they're not looking." (Surprise attacks).
It was hit and run attacks and sneak or surprise attacks
guerrilla warfare.
The fact that the Americans didn't like the way they were being treated.The American Revolution started by people throwing rocks at the British.The first person to die in the American Revolution was Crispus Attacks.
Guerrilla warfare
guerrilla warfare
guerrilla warfare
Not being a regular army like the NVA, the VC were forced to utilize mainly guerrilla tactics (hit & run).
Francis Marion operated out of the swamps of South Carolina. Also known as "The Swamp Fox", he led guerrilla attacks against the British, and slunk back into the swamps for cover. Smart Man.
American attacks consistently failed in Canada