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Francis Marion: The Swamp Fox
- Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox," led guerilla forces in the Carolinas.
- A slave owner and veteran of the French and Indian War, he became a key figure in the Southern campaign.
Tarleton's Legion and Waxhaws
- Banastre Tarleton's British Legion was known for its ruthless tactics.
- The Battle of Waxhaws, perceived as a massacre, fueled American hatred and a policy of "Tarleton's quarter" – no mercy.
Gates's Blunders at Camden
- Horatio Gates, chosen to lead the Southern campaign, made critical errors at Camden.
- Ignoring advice, he marched a depleted army into a disastrous defeat against Cornwallis.