1. General Brigadier Francis Marion, known as the "Swamp Fox," was one of the fathers of modern guerilla warfare. The Patriot, a film by Mel Gibson, was influenced by Marion's military exploits. A Georgetown native, Marion was famous for his uncanny ability to elude and outsmart British forces.
2. Although many of the engagements of the American Revolution were conventional, guerrilla warfare was used to a certain extent during this conflict from 1775 to 1783, which made a significant impact. ... The Forage War raised morale for the Patriots as their guerrilla operations against the British were very effective.
