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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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Revision as of 20:04, November 20, 2008
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.