USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Francis Marion, byname the Swamp Fox, (born c. 1732, Winyah, South Carolina [U.S.]-died February 26, 1795, Berkeley county, South Carolina, U.S.), colonial American soldier in the American Revolution (1775–83), nicknamed the “Swamp Fox” by the British for his elusive tactics.

Detailed explanation-2: -Known for his cunning and resourcefulness, Francis Marion earned the moniker the “Swamp Fox” for his exploits during the Revolutionary War, which also inspired many colorful interpretations of his life and military career.

Detailed explanation-3: -Colonel Banastre Tarleton was sent to capture or kill Marion in November 1780. After pursuing Marion’s troops for over 26 miles through a swamp, Tarleton supposedly said “as for this old fox, the Devil himself could not catch him.” Based on this tale, Marion’s supporters began to call him “the Swamp Fox".

Detailed explanation-4: -On August 15, 1780, American Lieutenant Colonel Francis Marion, the “Swamp Fox, ” and his irregular cavalry force of 250 rout a party of Loyalists commanded by Major Micajah Gainey at Port’s Ferry, South Carolina.

Detailed explanation-5: -Guerrilla tactics were first used in the US at the Battles of Lexington and Concord by the Patriots at April 19, 1775. George Washington sometimes used some sort of unconventional methods to fight the British.