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What battles did francis Marion fight in?

francis marion fought in the battle of the galith.


What happened during the battle of Yorktown?

Battle of Yorktown was a pivotal battle in the American Revolution from 28th September to 19th October 1781. During the fall of 1781, Washington laid siege to Yorktown, which the British forces, under Lord Cornwallis had seized. The combatants were the Americans under General George Washington, the French under Lieutenant General de Rochambeau and the British under Major General Lord Cornwallis The troop numbers were 8,800 Americans, 7,800 French and 6,000 British, with 500 British, 80 American and 200 French killed or wounded. In October 19, 1781 the British commander, Lord Cornwallis surrendered the British garrison in Yorktown, Virginia after a siege. His surrender pretty much ended the war. For details on the battle check out the website The American Revolution. They have an extensive writeup of the battle and aftermath http://www.americanrevolution.com/his_win_ind_yorktown.html === ===


How did francis Marion help the rev war?

Francis Marion was a patriot soldier who fought against the British using surprise attacks, and was cunning in gaining necessary supplies for his men. As stated in the article attached - Mel Gibson's character in 'The Patriot' was loosely (VERY loosely) based upon this gentleman. His family had land in South Carolina and through his local connections he was able to gather men to continue the fight. He had such a way about him that he reportedly convinced a British soldier to change sides and fight with the patriots. Not through a face to face conversation, but through his actions was this done.


What battle did King George fight in?

he fought in the rev war


What do you call a fight between two armies?

That would be a battle.

Related questions

What battles did francis Marion fight in?

francis marion fought in the battle of the galith.


How do Americans win the battle of Yorktown?

they fight.


Where did Francis Marion and his men fight?

Baton Rouge


What was the fight that marked Great Britain's defeat in the Revolution?

Battle of yorktown


What style of fighting did Frances Marion favor?

Francis Marion , who was known as the "Swamp Fox" , preferred to fight a guerrilla war against British forces during the American Revolution .


Who fought in the Battle of Yorktown?

The British, Americans and french fought in this battle.


How did Francis Marion in his men hurt the British?

Francis Marion was known as the Swamp Fox in the Southern states held by the Loyalists. He had a very swollen reputation for his contribution in the previous French and Indian War where he learned to fight like the Native Americans which came in very good use during the American Revolution. His most famous battle against the Native Americans in the previous war was leading a 30-man squadron into a known ambush to allow some clearance for the arriving reinforcements. Some very interesting points in Francis Marion's life include when he gathered a tropp of militia men and took the the swamps to weed out British supply carriers. He used the tactics as previously stated from the French and Indian War to surprise the enemy. General Cornwallis was disgusted by his "barbaric" fighting style and sent the ruthless dragoon commander Colonel Banastre Tarleton, who had such a maddening reputation for brutality he was nicknamed "Bloody Ban" by the colonials. The tactics used by Francis Marion to cut off supplies being fed to the British saved his life several times as Colonel Tarleton repeatedly attempted to beat him out of hiding. He was unable to be captured and is today most wel personified by the film "The Patriot", starring Mel Gibson as Benjamin Martin, a familied and religious form of Francis Marion. Any person that must choose a battle of the American Revolution to do any school report on should watch this film and choose either Battle of Cowpens or the Battle at Guilford Courthouse, which are connected in the movie.


Why did the british army move to Yorktown?

they had no time for the patriots and decided if the guerrilla fighters would help he continental army then they had nothing else to do then fight to the death in Yorktown -Ann Barring New York history specialist


What battles did Lord Cornwallis fight in?

sometimes he will surrender to Yorktown.


What side did Cornwallis fight?

Lord Cornwallis was one of the top British generals in the Revolutionary War. He was successful in several battles, but is best remembered for his surrender to colonial forces at Yorktown in 1781, effectively ending the war.


What battles did Charles Cornwallis fight in?

Yorktown on the 28th of September and it lasted to the 19 of October this was in the year 1781


Who was the Young French noble who came to America to fight with Washington?

Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette was the French general who served under George Washington in the Revolutionary War. He fought in the Battle of Brandywine, the Battle of Rhode Island, and the Battle of Yorktown.