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Because it caught the British of guard in the Southern States, where the Americans were most powerful.

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What was the Hit-and-run technique of guerrilla warfare successful against the British?

The British weren't ready


Why was the hit-and -run technique of guerrilla warfare successful against the british?

It caught the British off-guard


Why was the hit and run technique guerrilla warfare successful against the British?

It caught the British off-guard


Why was the hit-and-run technique of gurrilla warfare successful against the British?

Because it caught the British of guard in the Southern States, where the Americans were most powerful.


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


Who led guerrilla attacks against the British in the South?

Francis Marion operated out of the swamps of South Carolina. Also known as "The Swamp Fox", he led guerrilla attacks against the British, and slunk back into the swamps for cover. Smart Man.


Why was a hit-and-run technique of guerrilla warfare successful against the British?

The hit and run technique caught the British off guard, at least when initially used in the French and Indian War. They were unable to use their techniques of concentrated volley fire (assembled ranks) against scattered and sheltered targets.


When the hit-and-run technique of fighting which caught the british off guard is called?

The hit-and-run technique that caught the British off guard during the American Revolutionary War is known as guerrilla warfare. This tactic involved quick, surprise attacks by colonial militia against British forces, allowing the Americans to exploit their knowledge of the terrain and avoid direct confrontations. It was particularly effective in disrupting supply lines and communication, ultimately contributing to the colonial victory.


Was General Lee successful in leading an attack against British?

yes


Why was the hit-and-run technique of geurillla warfare successful against the British?

Because the British believe that that was not the proper way to fight and therefore would not abide by it. The reason the tactic was highly successful is because it is a surprise attack on the opponent. This means that the leader could be taken out easily and the rest of the troops would scramble, which would make them easier to kill.


Why was guerrilla warfare so successful against the Americans?

It wasn't that unique. Francis Marion (the Swamp Fox) was successful during the American Revolutionary War; Quantrill was successful during the American Civil War (US Civil War)...as two examples. Nearly all wars have had and will continue to have some sort of "guerrilla" warfare.


Did early imperial conflicts in north America often saw the french and their Indian allies engaging in guerrilla warfare against british frontier outpost?

True.