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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

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This South Carolinian responsible for many successful attacks against the British during the American Revolution used guerrilla warfare as his main battle tactic?

Francis Marion


The final phase of the American Revolution was characterized by?

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.


Who relied on guerrilla warfare?

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).


How did the Guerrilla colonial fighters help the Continental Army?

It was hit and run attacks and sneak or surprise attacks


What are hit-and-run attacks called?

guerrilla warfare.


What The most to the coming of the American Revolution?

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.


What is warfare based upon surprise attacks by small groups?

Guerrilla warfare


Making surprise attacks and then retreating back into the forest and swamps is using?

guerrilla warfare


Making surprise attacks and then retreating back into the forests and swamps is using?

guerrilla warfare


What military strategy did Americans use against the vietcong?

Not being a regular army like the NVA, the VC were forced to utilize mainly guerrilla tactics (hit & run).


Who led guerrilla attacks against the British in the South?

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.


Where did American attacks consistently failed?

American attacks consistently failed in Canada