SOCIAL SCIENCES

The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution

by John Oller
Da Capo: Perseus. Oct. 2016. 400p. maps. notes. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780306824579. $26.99; ebk. ISBN 9780306824586. HIST
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In his latest work, Oller (American Queen) details how during the American Revolution South Carolina forces led by Continental Army officer Francis Marion ensnared the British Army into guerilla-style warfare that alleviated pressure on George Washington's troops in the North. Marion used his militia to outwit the British by fighting unconventional battles. Oller effectively describes these conflicts along with Marion's leadership style, which included not allowing his soldiers to partake in any reprisals; if they did, there would be harsh discipline. Oller's exemplary knowledge about South Carolina's forgotten tussle during the revolution will engage readers interested in works such as Walter B. Edgar's Partisans and Redcoats, John W. Gordon's South Carolina and the American Revolution, and Henry Lumpkin's From Savannah to Yorktown.
VERDICT Highly recommended for military aficionados and students of Southern U.S. history or the American Revolution.
Reviewed by Jacob Sherman, John Peace Lib., Univ. of Texas at San Antonio , Nov 01, 2016
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