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The idea that the American colonists strictly used guerrilla tactics and acted as snipers from the forest, while hapless British soldiers lined up in the open and followed the rules of European warfare is part of the myth of the American Revolution, and is often dismissed by modern historians. However, it is based on reality to a certain extent. In fact, according to Anthony J. Joes, the guerillas' contribution was extremely important to American independence.
There were certainly instances of the Americans using guerrilla tactics, particularly following Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts and later in the South by such partisan leaders as Francis Marion. These guerrilla bands managed to wear down Cornwallis' force with hit-and-run tactics and the destruction of supplies, making his army more vulnerable when they finally confronted the main Continental Army at Yorktown. Furthermore, American riflemen, or rangers, when led by officers who knew how to utilize them correctly such as Daniel Morgan and Nathanael Greene, were extremely effective.
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∙ 14y agoAmericans hid behind trees and shot at British troops marching in the open (a traditional European way of fighting); then took off running, hid behind more trees and did it again. Pretty soon there weren't too many Redcoats left.
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∙ 10y agoAn opposing military force will apply the tactics of Guerrilla warfare which emphasizes concealment , ambush and utilizing terrain to gain an advantage against a numerically superior opponent who has more assets that a smaller army .
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∙ 11y agoThe Colonial Army would fire from cover and retreat, while the British wore red jackets and fought in the open.
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∙ 15y agoAmericans (not US back then) stood behind cover (usually trees) and fired at British troops marching towards them in parade formations (like toy soldiers).
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∙ 14y agoHide behind a tree, fire their musket (flintlock), then run like the dickens. Guerrilla warfare; hit and run (run fast and hard if the enemies mad!).
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∙ 13y agoYes. There's no secret formula to guerrilla warfare, it's simply the only way to fight when one doesn't have an army to fight with.
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Why did the Americans defeat the British in the American Revolution?
Americans used guerrilla warfare tactics to drive the British to the coast. The french, although late, prevented the British from retreating to sea, so the British had no choice but to surrender.
Who used unexpected maneuvers like sabotage and subterfuge to fight the enemy?
Guerrilla tactics
Who relied on guerrilla warfare?
Many nations have used guerrilla tactics thru-out history. American colonists used it during the Revolution (Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox); Quantrill'sRaiders in the Civil War; the French resistance in WWII; US forces in the Philippines after the surrender in '42. ANY NATION that does not have the capability to combat another nation in a conventional manner; can and will often revert to guerrilla warfare. The tactic of guerrilla is nothing but "hitting someone when they're not looking." (Surprise attacks).
What was not tactics used by the vietcong to successfully fight the Vietnam war against America?
The tactic used was guerrilla warfare.
Hit in run tactics used in the Guerrilla warfare?
Hit and run simply means=not staying to fight (not sticking around).
Which American leader used guerrilla tactics to slow down the british in the south?
Daniel Morgan
Why did the Americans defeat the British in the American Revolution?
Americans used guerrilla warfare tactics to drive the British to the coast. The french, although late, prevented the British from retreating to sea, so the British had no choice but to surrender.
Which people used guerrilla tactics in Vietnam?
VC.
In which countries has guerrilla warfare been used against the government?
Guerrilla warfare has been used against governments since ancient times. Guerrilla warfare was practiced in North America where these tactics were used in the American Revolution as well as by Native Americans fighting the U.S. government for their territory. In the 20th century, just a few examples include guerrilla warfare in Vietnam, the Soviet war in Afghanistan, the Irish War of Independence, and the Kosovo War.
Who used unexpected maneuvers like sabotage and subterfuge to fight the enemy?
Guerrilla tactics
What tactics where used on Philippines in war 2?
That was Japanese occupied territory, therefore they had use what all occupied countries had to use, guerrilla tactics. When you don't have an army to fight with, you use guerrilla tactics.
War in which marquis de Lafayette helped Washington?
Revolution. Later, in the French Revolution he used tactics learned in the American revolution.
Who relied on guerrilla warfare?
Many nations have used guerrilla tactics thru-out history. American colonists used it during the Revolution (Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox); Quantrill'sRaiders in the Civil War; the French resistance in WWII; US forces in the Philippines after the surrender in '42. ANY NATION that does not have the capability to combat another nation in a conventional manner; can and will often revert to guerrilla warfare. The tactic of guerrilla is nothing but "hitting someone when they're not looking." (Surprise attacks).
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.
Did guerrilla warfare tactics get used in world war 1?
yes but it was refered to as an ambush
What was not tactics used by the vietcong to successfully fight the Vietnam war against America?
The tactic used was guerrilla warfare.
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
