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What does it mean to fight like an Indian?
To incorporate covert tactics into your fighting such as hiding or ambush. The American indians employed such stealthy tactics against the colonists. The colonists were accustomed to facing their opponents head on and had a low opinion of the indians who would not "Come out and fight like man." Thus, in those days it was an insult to say someone "fought like an indian."
How did Guerrilla warfare act as an advantage for the colonists?
Actually it's a widely believed myth that guerrilla fighting provided a winning advantage to the Colonists. The tactics used to fight the Indians were quite different from those of fighting massed European armies. Our use of the tactics learned in fighting Indians (guerrilla tactics) inflicted many casualties upon the British, but if did not win battles. It wasn't until the Continental Army mastered the art of 18th century warfare -- standing in ranks and trading volleys and finally capturing the battle field at bayonet point, did we start winning battles.
How did the colonists win the Revolution?
with the French's help and guerrilla tactics
What where the british tactics in the Revolutionary War?
they tried to kill the colonists by using guns and shooting
What are the Apache Indians famous for?
they were famous for their feirce raiding tactics and stealthy movements.
What tactics did colonists use against the British troops on their march back from Concord to Boston?
The colonists used tactic we would now call guerrilla warfare tactics. They thought of their tactics as doing what worked when fighting the Native Americans, who also fought that way. The colonists hid behind trees and stones and waited for the British troops. Then the colonists would fire and retreat a small bit, then fire again and repeating this many times. Around 1500 out of 5000 British troops were killed and only around 100 of the colonies were shot.
Describe the tactics the colonists used that helped them become successful in the battles and what were these tactics called?
they used gorilla war fare. this fighting technique is when you use your surroundings and hide. then you hit the enemy from the side.
Governor of Virginia who employed Irish tactics againsts the Indians?
Lord de la Warr
What tactics did the colonist use against the British troops on their march from concord to Boston?
The colonists used tactic we would now call guerrilla warfare tactics. They thought of their tactics as doing what worked when fighting the Native Americans, who also fought that way. The colonists hid behind trees and stones and waited for the British troops. Then the colonists would fire and retreat a small bit, then fire again and repeating this many times. Around 1500 out of 5000 British troops were killed and only around 100 of the colonies were shot.
What is the difference between strategy and tactics in a round of golf or is there a difference?
The tactics are each deliberate action you take. Your strategy is the combination of tactics and the overall plan to win.
What is the difference between traditional battle tactics and guerrilla tactics?
Traditional tactics involve taking and holding territory, securing the area, and moving forward. Guerrilla fighters employ hit-and-run tactics.
What did the British think of the colonist's fighting technique?
The British did not at all approve of the way the colonists were fighting. Colonists were using what is known as guerilla tactics. The British believed in open fighting, in lines, on fields. The colonists were attacking from cover, and quickly disappearing. The British found this ungentlemanly.
