Francis Marion became known as the "Swamp Fox" for his gutsy guerilla warfare conducted against the British during the American Revolution.
Marion dogged the British throughout the war, earning himself an enduring legacy within the country he helped foun.
Marion\'s knowledge of the woods and swamps of South Carolina were used as a weapon against the hapless Colonel Tarleton, who had been tasked with rooting out Marion\'s forces; it was Tarleton who is credited with giving Marion his nickname.
Francis Marion became known as the "Swamp Fox" for his gutsy guerilla warfare conducted against the British during the American Revolution