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Facts about Francis Marion?
Francis Marion (1732-1795) was a general in the Continental army who fought the British in South Carolina. He was called the Swamp Fox and specialized in guerrilla warfare
What advantags did the southern patriots have over the british in the south?
they used guerrilla warfare
Who was nicknamed the swamp fox and why?
The swamp fox's actual name was Francis Marion. He made a small fighting force in South Carolina during the 1700's, harassing British troops. They would show up, attack the British, sabotage communication and supply lines, and rescue American prisoners. Marion was nicknamed "swamp fox" because after attacking the British, they would disappear into forests or swamps.
What year was the jungle war in the Vietnam?
Jungle (heavily forested) is the terrain, like snow, mountains, or the desert (even the ocean is terrain, such as a naval war). You might mean "guerrilla warfare." From 1955 thru 1964 was guerrilla warfare restricted to South Vietnam. From the Tonkin Gulf incident (August '64) onward commenced conventional warfare against North Vietnam.
Identify the significance of the gulf of tonkin resolution?
Before August 1964 there was only guerrilla warfare going on in South Vietnam and no open direct hostilites directed at North Vietnam. After August 1964 the war in South Vietnam remained, but open warfare commenced between the US & North Vietnam.
Who was nick named the swamp fox in th revolutionary war and why?
Francis Marion, because of his stealth and lightning speed in carrying out guerrilla warfare in the South.
What was one reason British was unsuccessful in the south?
Rebels used guerrilla warfare.
Why was guerrilla warfare successful in the south?
He was forced.
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.
Who as known as the swamp fox?
Francis Marion (1732-1795) was a Revolutionary War officer in South Carolina, who conducted operations against the British in both contemporary and guerrilla warfare.
Facts about Francis Marion?
Francis Marion (1732-1795) was a general in the Continental army who fought the British in South Carolina. He was called the Swamp Fox and specialized in guerrilla warfare
What advantages did the southern patriots the British in the south?
they used guerrilla warfare
What did the southern patriots have over the british in the south?
they used guerrilla warfare
What advantages did the southern have over the British in the south?
they used guerrilla warfare
What type of war did the south fight during the civil war?
guerrilla warfare
What advantage did the southern Patriots' have over the British in the south?
they used guerrilla warfare
What advantags did the southern patriots have over the british in the south?
they used guerrilla warfare
