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How did the British feel about guerrilla warfare during the American Revolutionary War?
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During the revolutionary War (1775-1783) the British Army considered Americans to be cowards and acting in an un-gentlemanly manner, by deploying such tactics (guerilla warfare). Guerilla war was dirty fighting and un-civilized. Yes, it depends on which war is referred to. The Spanish Guerillos in the Peninsular war were a very big thorn in the side of the French invaders in the Napoleonic wars, aiding Wellingtons campaign more than the regular Spanish forces ever did. I suppose the Chindits of WW2 in Burma might well be considered Guerillas, against the Japanese. Guerilla is spanish for little war.
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How were the American colonies able to defeat the superior forces of the British during the American revolution?
The Americans were fighting for a cause and because they used guerrilla warfare.
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 strategy did the British use in an attempt to finish the war and bring the colonies back into the empire-?
guerrilla warfare
How were the first nations peoples involved in the struggle between the british and the Americans?
Native Americans fought for both sides, turning the tide in many of the battles. Eventually, their guerrilla warfare techniques would be the clincher for the colonists in the American Revolution.
What tatics did the colonists use against the British troops on their march back from Concord to Boston?
They ambushed the retreating British forces and fought covering themselves in the woods and behind stone walls using a tactic like a guerrilla warfare.
What were the disadvantages of guerrilla warfare during revolutionary war?
i think there was really no disadvantage of guerrilla warfare during the revolutionary war.
What was one reason British was unsuccessful in the south?
Rebels used guerrilla warfare.
When did francis Marion use the guerrilla warfare?
No. He (the Swamp Fox) just happen to use it during the American Revolution. EDIT: Actually Francis Marion was well known for his invention of guerrilla warfare
When was guerrilla warfare used in the revolutionary war?
guerilla warfare was used in the revolution in lexington and concord. when the british came running back to boston american militia men shot them from behind trees and rocks. instead of standing straight infront of each other and shooting
What fighting method did the Americans use on British?
The American forces used what we call today, Guerrilla warfare; which is the Native American way of fighting.
How were the American colonies able to defeat the superior forces of the British during the American revolution?
The Americans were fighting for a cause and because they used guerrilla warfare.
What techniques did American composers use?
Guerrilla Warfare
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.
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.
What were the advantages of the British and American armies in the Revolutionary War?
The British were better equipped and severely outnumbered the colonial militias. The American armies, however, had to fight a defensive war. This helped them secure the advantage, and also allowed them to attack the Brits at will. The latter was known as guerrilla warfare, which took the Brits by surprise and led to countless casualties.
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
