Guerrilla Warfare In The 1780's

In the 1780's, the southern patriots adopted a new attacking style known as guerrilla warfare. Guerrilla warfare was when patriots had small hit-and-run attacks on the British. The best at this style, was Francis Marion. He organized Marion's Brigade, which was a group of guerrilla soldier. This was significant because these surprise attacks disrupted British communication and supply lines. This affected the colonists because they were able to find a quick and effective way of attacking the British in the south.