Download or read book The Swamp Scout Or Marion s Brigade written by Edward Willett and published by . This book was released on 1876 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Swamp Fox Brigade written by Eric Lucas and published by . This book was released on 1945 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Swamp Fox of the Revolution written by Stewart H. Holbrook and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of Francis Marion, the American general who organized a guerrilla band to fight the British in South Carolina during the Revolution.
Download or read book The Swamp Fox written by John Oller and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive biography of Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, covers his famous wartime stories as well as a private side of him that has rarely been explored In the darkest days of the American Revolution, Francis Marion and his band of militia freedom fighters kept hope alive for the patriot cause during the critical British "southern campaign." Employing insurgent guerrilla tactics that became commonplace in later centuries, Marion and his brigade inflicted enemy losses that were individually small but cumulatively a large drain on British resources and morale. Although many will remember the stirring adventures of the "Swamp Fox" from the Walt Disney television series of the late 1950s and the fictionalized Marion character played by Mel Gibson in the 2000 film The Patriot, the real Francis Marion bore little resemblance to either of those caricatures. But his exploits were no less heroic as he succeeded, against all odds, in repeatedly foiling the highly trained, better-equipped forces arrayed against him. In this action-packed biography we meet many colorful characters from the Revolution: Banastre Tarleton, the British cavalry officer who relentlessly pursued Marion over twenty-six miles of swamp, only to call off the chase and declare (per legend) that "the Devil himself could not catch this damned old fox," giving Marion his famous nickname; Thomas Sumter, the bold but rash patriot militia leader whom Marion detested; Lord Cornwallis, the imperious British commander who ordered the hanging of rebels and the destruction of their plantations; "Light-Horse Harry" Lee, the urbane young Continental cavalryman who helped Marion topple critical British outposts in South Carolina; but most of all Francis Marion himself, "the Washington of the South," a man of ruthless determination yet humane character, motivated by what his peers called "the purest patriotism." In The Swamp Fox, the first major biography of Marion in more than forty years, John Oller compiles striking evidence and brings together much recent learning to provide a fresh look both at Marion, the man, and how he helped save the American Revolution.
Download or read book The Swamp Fox written by Scott Aiken and published by Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of the Patriot leaders in the Carolinas, the partisan campaign conducted by Brigadier General Francis Marion and his irregular force during the American Revolution prevented South Carolina from completely succumbing to British control during the period between the capture of Charleston in May 1780 and the start of Major General Nathanael Greene’s campaign to recover the Southern Colonies in December 1780. During substantial segments of this period he alone held eastern South Carolina from the British and became known as “The Swamp Fox” for his exploits and elusiveness in harassing the British with his guerilla tactics. Upon the arrival of Greene’s Continental Army of the Southern Department, Marion’s forces then reverted in part to an important supporting role in South Carolina for the duration of the war. He later assisted in the establishment of the authority of the State of South Carolina and contributed to its post-conflict termination. If General Marion had not taken action during the American Revolution, there is a good possibility that eastern South Carolina would have succumbed to British intent. That, coupled with the British occupation of Charleston, may have provided the British with the requisite momentum needed to conquer the South. Thankfully, General Marion’s call to action both militarily and politically prevented such momentum from existing. The multifaceted aspect of the American Revolution serves as an excellent case study for the conflicts of the twenty-first century: joint and combined operations, civil war, insurgency/counterinsurgency, global superpowers, civil-military relations, this conflict’s got it all! Many of Marion’s partisan actions were forerunners of today’s tactics, showing his great innovativeness and foresight as a military leader. His incessant activities diverted British and Loyalist forces, inflicted British and Loyalist casualties, supported operations of the Continental Army during its Southern Campaign, and sustained the American Revolution in South Carolina. He was extremely effective across the range of military operations, from guerilla warfare to storming forts. He was equally inept in what today would be considered information operations and even participating in the linear tactics of the day in pitched battles. Such similarity makes Marion’s partisan campaign worth study by current military and political leaders. Aiken’s portrayal of Brigadier General Marion’s partisan actions describes the forerunners of tactics common of today’s global security environment, tactics used by, and against, United States forces.
Download or read book Julia Bartram Or the Swamp Scouts written by Edward Willett and published by . This book was released on 1866 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Sketch of the Life of Brig Gen Francis Marion and a History of His Brigade written by William Dobein James and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and a History of His Brigade" by William Dobein James, readers are taken on a detailed journey through the life of one of the most renowned figures in American military history. James meticulously recounts the exploits of Brigadier General Francis Marion and his brigade during the American Revolutionary War, providing a vivid portrayal of their strategies, victories, and challenges. Written in a historical and descriptive style, the book offers a comprehensive look at the military tactics and political landscape of the time. James's attention to detail and thorough research illuminate the significance of Marion's contributions to the war effort. The book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the Revolutionary War and the role of unconventional warfare in shaping American history. William Dobein James, a respected historian and biographer, brings his expertise to bear in this compelling account of a legendary military leader. His passion for preserving the legacy of Marion and his brigade shines through in the detailed narrative. This book is recommended for history enthusiasts, students of military history, and anyone intrigued by the stories of unsung heroes who helped shape the nation.
Download or read book Francis Marion The Swamp Fox of Snows Island written by Rebecca Dunahoe and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-01-03 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Francis Marian, a second- generation immigrant, was of French descent. As a youth, he rode his horse through the streams, lakes, and swamps, learning the lay of the land. He was shipwrecked but survived to fight in the Indian War, and it was there he learned the guerrilla warfare. The name was given to him by the British soldiers. He and his men lived off the land fighting, running, and hiding. He truly was a "Swamp Fox.".
Download or read book Francis Marion Young Swamp Fox written by William O. Steele and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story of how Francis Marion became known as the Swamp Fox in the Revolutionary War.
Download or read book The Boys Book of Scouts written by Percy Keese Fitzhugh and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book With the Swamp Fox written by James Otis and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tensions in the colonies have come to a head, tempers are flaring, and a new nation is being born. In the swamps of the American south, a new kind of solider was being bred. The man named "The Swamp Fox" moved in shadow, attacked without warning, and struck fear into the hearts of the British regiments. His heroism and ingenuity is here retold through his exploits and daring missions that have worked their way into American history and lore.
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Download or read book Swamp Fox written by Jack Tar Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, S.C. and published by . This book was released on 1960* with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marion s Brigade Or The Light Dragoons written by Sylvanus Cobb and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book With the Swamp Fox written by James Otis and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-12 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the Swamp Fox: A Story of General Marion's Young Spies by James Otis is an exhilarating tale set during the Revolutionary War. Otis masterfully crafts a narrative that follows the daring missions of young spies under the leadership of General Marion, offering readers a thrilling blend of history and adventure.
