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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 nicname was given to francis Marion because of his clever guerrilla warfare?

Francis Marion was nicknamed the "Swamp Fox" due to his clever guerrilla warfare tactics during the American Revolutionary War. His ability to swiftly maneuver through the swamps of South Carolina and launch surprise attacks on British forces earned him this moniker. Marion's tactics not only disrupted British operations but also inspired other patriots in the fight for independence.


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.