The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution Free Audiobook Download by John Oller

The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution is a historical fiction novel written by John Oller. The story begins with Francis Marion, a private in the Continental Army, escaping from his confinement after being captured in 1781. Marion plans to use the British as a distraction while he escapes. As the story progresses, we learn that General Benjamin Lincoln had been receiving reports of an invasion by British forces marching towards Sullivan's Island and Charleston Harbor. He learns that they are led by Lord Rawdon who has a plan to take over the city.

Francis Marion was a brilliant general who lived during the American Revolution. He fought for the British crown, but is often considered to be the father of American military strategy. The Swamp Fox audiobook download is narrated by Joe Barrett and offers a detailed account of Marion's life and contributions to the war effort.

It was in the darkest hour of the American Revolution that Francis Marion, known as the Swamp Fox, made his way to America. He came from a poor family that had no money and he had never been to school. Still, he became a skilled military strategist who led a group of small skirmishes against British troops during the Revolution.

John Oller tells the story of Francis Marion and how he kept the British from conquering South Carolina as well as how he kept the rebels from being overrun by other British forces bearing down on them. The Swamp Fox is one of the most popular books about American Revolution history and it's a lot more than a dry historical account. It's a page-turner that keeps you turning pages to learn more about the Revolutionary War and Francis Marion's role in it and, in particular, his extraordinary military career.

In 1778, the British General Cornwallis, was found on a green field in Wilmington, North Carolina. Although he had fortified himself with his 400 men and numerous cannons, he made the mistake of leaving vital supplies behind at his encampment. Francis Marion and his band of 60 men surrounded the surrounding area and quickly set themselves up to attack. They ambushed Cornwallis' force late in the evening when they were taking their ease around their campfires. The Americans killed 45 British soldiers and captured all of Cornwallis' supplies. Many historians credit this event as being pivotal to George Washington's success in winning the war for independence

Francis Marion was a brave, resourceful and smart officer who led daring and successful military operations during the American Revolution. His experience fighting in Spanish Florida, Virginia and then South Carolina helped him become one of the most effective leaders on the Continent.