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The Colonial Army would fire from cover and retreat, while the British wore red jackets and fought in the open.
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How did the colonists win the Revolution?
with the French's help and guerrilla tactics
In which countries has guerrilla warfare been used against the government?
Guerrilla warfare has been used against governments since ancient times. Guerrilla warfare was practiced in North America where these tactics were used in the American Revolution as well as by Native Americans fighting the U.S. government for their territory. In the 20th century, just a few examples include guerrilla warfare in Vietnam, the Soviet war in Afghanistan, the Irish War of Independence, and the Kosovo War.
How were the American colonies able to defeat the superior forces of the British during the American revolution?
The Americans were fighting for a cause and because they used guerrilla warfare.
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).
Why was the guerrilla warfare used primarily in the south?
The guerrilla was used to take control of the south. And get the u.s army out.
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
What was one reason British was unsuccessful in the south?
Rebels used guerrilla warfare.
What were the Guerrilla tactics of the American revolution?
firing the british while they were lined up and then running away
What is a soldier who operates on their own and are not part of a regular army called during the american revolution?
A Guerrilla :)
Who used unexpected maneuvers like sabotage and subterfuge to fight the enemy?
Guerrilla tactics
How is guerrilla warfare used?
When ever a combatant is NOT STRONG ENOUGH to fight conventionally; he reverts to guerrilla warfare.
How many battles were there all together in the Revolutionary War?
Hard to tell. A lot of the revolution consisted of guerrilla warfare
