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| − | Francis Marion (February 26, 1732-February 27, 1795) was a farmer from South Carolina and a lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army. Marion is best known for the hit-and-run tactics he employed against British troops during the [American Revolutionary War]. These tactics earned him the nickname of "the Swamp Fox," and also a place in the annals of history as one of the fathers of [guerrilla warfare]. | + | Francis Marion (February 26, 1732-February 27, 1795) was a farmer from South Carolina and a lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army. Marion is best known for the hit-and-run tactics he employed against British troops during the [[American Revolutionary War]]. These tactics earned him the nickname of "the Swamp Fox," and also a place in the annals of history as one of the fathers of [[guerrilla warfare]]. |
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Francis Marion (February 26, 1732-February 27, 1795) was a farmer from South Carolina and a lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army. Marion is best known for the hit-and-run tactics he employed against British troops during the American Revolutionary War. These tactics earned him the nickname of "the Swamp Fox," and also a place in the annals of history as one of the fathers of guerrilla warfare.