High Wind Warning Issued For Parts Of Wyoming

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  • Central Laramie County, WY
  • South Laramie Range Foothills, WY

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY MORNING TO 8 PM MST THURSDAY EVENING…

* WHAT…West winds 35 to 45 MPH with gusts up to 70 MPH expected.

* WHERE…South Laramie Range Foothills and Central Laramie County.

* WHEN…From 9 AM to 8 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

  • Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, WY
  • North Snowy Range Foothills, WY
  • South Laramie Range, WY

…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THURSDAY MORNING TO 8 PM MST THURSDAY EVENING…

* WHAT…West winds 40 to 50 MPH with gusts up to 70 MPH expected.

* WHERE…Central Laramie Range and Southwest Platte County, North Snowy Range Foothills and South Laramie Range.

* WHEN…From 5 AM to 8 PM MST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight and high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers.

Cody School Board Trustees Think Sexualization Of Children is “OK” And Is “Acceptable Behavior”

Voters voted in the Ballot boxes during the election to keep various liberal socialist Democrats on the Cody School Board. And, why are people surprised that the Cody School board voted this Tuesday unanimously, one might add, to keep the sexualized book on the shelves of the school library?
This book is titled, “If I was your girl.”

Many in public voiced their disagreement with the book, and what it is pushing seems to be Sex, Sex, Sex, with the same sex.


According to the Cody School board, that is “OK” and “Acceptable Behavior.”

Meredith Russo wrote the book.

The book talks about transitioning from a boy to a girl, his/her tribulations, and issues mental and physical dealing with that transitioning phase.

At least two of these school board members profess to be Christians, yet this is not biblical.


One wonders how these people, who somehow have become blind and deaf to right and wrong, are now calling good evil and evil good. A sad deal!

Liberals want to keep the text on the library shelves so that it would be available to students who might be curious.

The book is pornographic, promotes sexual deviantance, and is inappropriate, not to mention an abomination biblically.
Little by little, these books are being pushed into school library shelves. As each book is allowed to stay on the shelves, the liberal Democrat Socialists will introduce yet another book that crosses the line yet even deeper.

This is a path that even Sheri Schutzman, a School Board Trustee, has indicated by her comment that “She simply does not see pornographic content in this book.”

Another Trustee Jessica Case also seems to be Transgender positive and does not mind pushing trans-genderism.

Another School Board Trustee by the name of Cathy Roes also wants to promote sexualizing the children of Cody, Wyoming, by allowing such a pornographic book to be available to children to read freely.

So, is School Board Trustee Cathy Roes also flying blind to pornographic material and content? Or has she slipped into the group calling good evil and evil good?
Is she one of those professed Christians also?

Brandi Nelson, a High School Trustee Board Chair, gave the book great reviews expressing that the book was written in very “Simplistic Terms” Yes, one could say that is true.

However, one could also state that one can dress up evil in “Simplistic Terms” to entice children, including adults.

It looks like evil prevailed. Cody School Board Trustees and Cody School Children will have a great time feasting their eyes on EVIL. How Sad!

Social Media False Claims Of Zip Tie Sex Trafficking Not Valid Say Cheyenne Wyo Police

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The Cheyenne Police Department has stated to all the media about the false claims of sex trafficking Zip ties attached to people’s vehicles.

These claims are just rumors on social media and are not accurate or true. Furthermore, the false social media claims are not happening in Cheyenne, Wyoming, or anywhere else.

man in black and white pullover hoodie

This is what the CPD issued on their social media site:

CPD issued the following statement:

”The Cheyenne Police Department is aware of a social media trend that associates zip-ties with human trafficking. In videos and posts, it’s alleged that traffickers place zip-ties on car door handles to target victims. However, at this time, there is no indication that this trend is related to human trafficking in our community.”

Train Burglary Arrests Of 26 Suspects Who Stole 18 Million Dollars Worth Of Assets

he Los Angeles Police Department’s Commercial Crimes Division (CCD) announce the arrests of several individuals responsible for train cargo burglaries in the City of Los Angeles. Since July 2021, law enforcement agencies within the Southern California region, to include the City and County of Los Angeles, have been investigating a fluid and active crime trend of “Train Burglaries”.

To combat this ongoing crime trend, the Los Angeles Police Department, Commercial Crimes Division (CCD) established the Train Burglary Task Force (TBTF) to confront the crime trend and identify suspects and others involved with the crimes.

The Commercial Crimes Division, Train Burglary Task Force conducted an ongoing, year-long investigation to identify the suspects responsible for train cargo burglaries in the City of Los Angeles.

The Train Burglary Task Force, working with the Union Pacific Railroad Police (UPRR), Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Police (BNSF) and other associated law enforcement agencies; identified two predominant “fences,” two burglary crews consisting of approximately 26 suspects, and recovered stolen train cargo approximately valued at 18 million dollars. Since the formation of the Train Burglary Task Force, they have relentlessly followed up on numerous leads, made approximately 91 arrests, and authored and executed approximately 49 search warrants, leading to multiple criminal case filings by State and Federal prosecutors.

Yellowstone County District Court Criminal Cases

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Judge Harada is Presiding
Friday, November 18, 2022
DC 22-1379 State of MT v Royce Aaron McClammy IN-V Arraignment
(SOUZA) Co Atty-BJL(tg) Public Defenders
Theft – Unauthorized Control Over Property Exceeding $1500 – 1st Offense F
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DC 22-1309 State of MT v Artie Lewis Smells Jr. IN-V Arraignment
(FEHR) Co Atty-PDV(tg) Public Defenders
Ct1: Theft – Obtain Control Over Property Stolen By Another Exceeding $5000 F
Ct2: Theft – Obtain Control Over Property Stolen by Another 1st Offense M
DC 22-1443 State of MT v Artie Lewis Smells Jr. IN-V Arraignment
(FEHR) Co Atty-AT(tg) Public Defenders
Ct1: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct2: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia M
Ct3: Theft – Unauthorized Control Over Property Exceeding $1500 – 1st Offense F
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DC 14-0763 State of MT v Leah Dawn Kalland IN-V Apr BW / PV Srv Pet to Rev
(LINNEWEBER) Co Atty-JMR Darcy Critchfield Reset PV Hrg
Conspiracy to Commit Theft F
Shane Skillen
DC 20-1687 State of MT v Leah Dawn Kalland IN-V Apr BW/ Srv Amnd Info/Aff
(LINNEWEBER) Co Atty-JMR(ts) Darcy Critchfield Reset TR
Ct1: Criminal Endangerment F
Ct2: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct3: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia M
Ct4: Driving While Privilege to Do So is Suspended or Revoked M
Ct5: Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Liability Protection in Effect M
Ct6: Operating Motor Vehicle with Expired Registration M
Ct7: Driving a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs 1st Offense M
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DC 21-0938 State of MT v Rodney Joel Hayes IN-V Apr BW / Srv Rev Rel Pet
(LINNEWEBER) Co Atty-JMR(ts) Tyler T. Dugger Reset Sentencing.
PSI Complete.
Driving a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs F
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DC 14-0226 State of MT v Paul Andrew Green IN-V Apr BW / PV Srv Pet to Rev
(HARRIS) Co Atty-VC Public Defenders
Ct1: Criminal Distribution of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct2: Criminal Distribution of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct3: Criminal Distribution of Dangerous Drugs F
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DC 18-1321 State of MT v Terry Curtis Stripling IN-V Apr BW/ Srv OR Set TR
(FEHR) Co Atty-EZ(ap) Caleb A. Egbert
Failure to Register as a Violent Offender F
See also: DC 21-0326 | 21-30492 | Srv OR Set TR – 11/09/2022
See also: DC 22-1397 | 22-33309 | DC Arrest Warrant – 11/09/2022
DC 22-1397 State of MT v Terry Curtis Stripling IN-V Arraignment
(FEHR) Co Atty-EZ(af) Public Defenders
Ct1: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct2: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
DC 21-0326 State of MT v Terry Curtis Stripling IN-V Srv OR Set TR
(FEHR) Co Atty-EZ(af) Caleb A. Egbert Srv Rev Rel Petition
Ct1: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct2: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct3: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia M
Ct4: Driving While Privilege to Do So is Suspended or Revoked 1st Offense M
Ct5: Operating without Liability Insurance in Effect 1st Offense M
Ct6: Operating Motor Vehicle with Expired Registration M
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DC 22-1400 State of MT v Victoria Faith Plainbull IN-V Srv Amnd Info/Aff
(LINNEWEBER) Co Atty-SLH(ej) Elitza Miltcheva
DC NO CONTACT ORDER ACTIVE
Ct1: Assault with Weapon F
Or in the Alternative to
Ct2: Partner Or Family Member Assault – Bodily Injury – 3rd or Subsequent Offense F
Ct3: Obstructing Peace Officer or Other Public Servant M
Ct4: Criminal Mischief M
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DC 22-1411 State of MT v Preston Leo Stewart IN-V Srv Amnd Info/Aff
(HARADA) Co Atty-JE(ej) Public Defenders
Ct1: Driving Under Influence of Alcohol and or Drugs – 7th or Subsequent Offense F
Ct2: Criminal Endangerment F
Ct3: Criminal Mischief Pecuniary Loss More Than $1,500 F
Ct4: Fleeing From or Eluding a Peace Officer M
Ct5: Driving While Privilege to Do So is Suspended or Revoked 2nd Offense M
Ct6: Unlawful Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in Motor Vehicle on Highway M
Kelvin Harrell
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DC 21-1206 State of MT v Steve Andrew Deavila IN-V Change of Plea
(HARADA) Co Atty-JMR(ts) Elitza Miltcheva TR: past
Failure to Register as a Violent Offender F
See also: DC 20-0060 | 18-26199 | Check Status – 03/05/2023Page 3 of 5 Report Edited 06.15.22
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DC 22-0948 State of MT v Christopher Michael Erickson IN-V Change of Plea
(MOSES) Co Atty-AD(ap) Michael Malone
Ct1: Criminal Mischief Pecuniary Loss More Than $1,500 F
Ct2: Obstructing Peace Officer or Other Public Servant M
Ct3: Resisting Arrest M
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DC 20-1316 State of MT v Fredrick Lee Gone IN-V Change of Plea
(HARADA) Co Atty-SP(ts) Elitza Miltcheva TR: past
Ct1: Driving a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs F
Or in the Alternative to
Ct2: Operation of Noncommercial Vehicle by Person with Alcohol Concentration of 0.08 or More F
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DC 21-0354 State of MT v Camille Paige Gutierrez IN-V Change of Plea
(SOUZA) Co Atty-AT(kh, tg) Natasha Hammack
Ct1: Theft 1st Offense F
Ct2: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct3: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia M
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DC 20-0956 State of MT v Jason Allen Jackson IN-V Change of Plea
(MOSES) Co Atty-IAR(kh) Michael Malone TR: 11/21/22
Ct1: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct2: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct3: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia M
See also: DC 17-1368 | 16-23204 | PV Rev Hrg – 11/29/2022
See also: DC 22-1111 | 22-33024 | Jury Trial – 12/19/2022
DC 22-0731 State of MT v Jason Allen Jackson IN-V Change of Plea
(MOSES) Co Atty-IAR(kh) Michael Malone TR: 11/21/22
Ct1: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct2: Obstructing Peace Officer or Other Public Servant M
DC 22-0146 State of MT v Jason Allen Jackson IN-V Change of Plea
(MOSES) Co Atty-IAR(kh) Michael Malone TR: 11/21/22
Ct1: Criminal Endangerment F
Ct2: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct3: Driving Under the Influence (alcohol/drugs) 3rd Offense M
Ct4: Fleeing From or Eluding a Peace Officer M
Ct5: Operating without Liability Insurance in Effect 1st Offense M
Ct6: Fail to Carry Registration Receipt as Required M
Ct7: Driving While Privilege to Do So is Suspended or Revoked 1st Offense M
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DC 22-0737 State of MT v Aaron James Pease IN-V Change of Plea
(HARADA) Co Atty-SP(ts) Hillary Loney TR: past
Ct1: Assault with Weapon F
Ct2: Obstructing Peace Officer or Other Public Servant MPage 4 of 5 Report Edited 06.15.22
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DC 22-0688 State of MT v William Clinton Blue IN-V Sentencing
(HARADA) Co Atty-JMR(ts) Caleb A. Egbert PSI
Ct1: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct2: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia M to be dismissed
Ct3: Driving While Privilege to Do So is Suspended or Revoked 1st Offense M to be dismissed
Robert Morley
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DC 22-1022 State of MT v Gregory Lemoyne Wells Jr IN-V Sentencing
(HARADA) Co Atty-JE(ej) Joseph Zavatsky PSI
Assault on a Peace or Judicial Officer F
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DC 21-0222 State of MT v Todd Dugan Miller IN-V PV Rev Hrg
(HARADA) Co Atty-JMR Robert L. Kelleher Jr.
Ct1: Driving a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs F
Mary Aggers
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DC 19-1137 State of MT v James Joey Hill IN-V PV Srv Pet to Rev / Set Bond
(HARRIS) Co Atty-HC A.K.A. Joey Twomoons
Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
See also: DC 22-0796 | 22-32718 | Jury Trial Reset – 11/28/2022
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DC 21-1516 State of MT v Jeffery James Blankenship IN-V Bond Reduction
(HARADA) Co Atty-SP(ts) Hillary Loney
Theft F
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DC 22-0968 State of MT v Jeremy William Smithson IN-V Bond Reduction
(HARADA) Co Atty-SLH(ej) Hillary Loney
Burglary F
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DC 22-1415 State of MT v Floyd Gordon Ingwerson IN-V Srv Amnd Info/Aff
(LINNEWEBER) Co Atty-SLH(ej) Public Defenders
Ct1: Driving Under Influence of Alcohol and or Drugs – 5th or Subsequent Offense F
Ct2: Driving While Privilege to Do So is Suspended or Revoked 1st Offense M
Ct3: Fail to Carry Proof or Exhibit/Insurance in Vehicle – 1st Offense M
Ct4: Unlawful Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in Motor Vehicle on Highway M
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DC 14-0072 State of MT v Tyler Alan Borer PV Srv Pet to Rev / Set Bond
(HARRIS) Co Atty-HM
Ct1: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct2: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
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DC 21-0139 State of MT v Mina Kay Crenshaw Change of Plea
(SOUZA) Co Atty-HEB(kc) Natasha Hammack Srv Amnd Info/Aff
Criminal Endangerment F
See also: DC 18-0363 | 18-25427 | PV Rev Hrg – 01/05/2023
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DC 22-0712 State of MT v Frank Delano Chopper Change of Plea
(HARADA) Co Atty-JE(ej) Elitza Miltcheva TR: past
DC NO CONTACT ORDER ACTIVE
Ct1: Assault with Weapon F
Ct2: Partner or Family Member Assault 1st Offense M
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DC 20-0361 State of MT v Anieva Rae Jorgenson Change of Plea
(HARADA) Co Atty-SLH(ej) Elitza Miltcheva TR: past
Ct1: Endangering the Welfare of Children F
Ct2: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct3: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia M
DC 22-0765 State of MT v Anieva Rae Jorgenson Change of Plea
(HARADA) Co Atty-SLH(ej) Elitza Miltcheva TR: past
Ct1: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct2: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia M
DC 22-0939 State of MT v Anieva Rae Jorgenson Change of Plea
(HARADA) Co Atty-SLH(ej) Elitza Miltcheva Revoke Release Hrg
Ct1: Criminal Possession of Dangerous Drugs F
Ct2: Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia M
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DC 22-0026 State of MT v Craig John Kehrwald Change of Plea
(HARADA) Co Atty-SP(ts) Elitza Miltcheva
Ct1: Assault with Weapon F
Ct2: Assault with Weapon F
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DC 22-0453 State of MT v Cindy Rae Peterson-Leonard Sentencing
(HARADA) Co Atty-HC(ts) Elitza Miltcheva PSI
Theft 1st Offense F
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DC 21-1130 State of MT v Barbara Jo Ferguson Trial Status Hearing
(HARADA) Co Atty-JMR(ts) Hillary Loney
Ct1: Assault on a Peace Officer F
Ct2: Obstructing Peace Officer M
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DC 20-0188 State of MT v Tyler Ray Strobbe PV Rev Hrg
(HARADA) Co Atty-SP Hillary Loney
Ct1: Theft F
Jason R. Rude

City Of Minot Closes Services In Observance Of Thanksgiving Holiday

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All City of Minot offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, in observance of the Thanksgiving
Day holiday, including City Hall, Public Works, and the Engineering Department.


City buses will not run on Thursday, and the Minot Public Library will be closed. The City land-fill will also be closed on Thursday ad there iwll be no residential garbage collection that day; the next pickup day for residents with Monday and Thursday collection will be on Monday Nove 28, 2022

City of Minot offices will be open regular hours and city services will run as scheduled on Fri-day, Nov. 25. The City of Minot landfill will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The Minot Public Library will be open on Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from10 am to 5 p.m.


Author of “Common Sense” Thomas Paine In lighting the Fuse that Brought About the Separation:


The Least Religious Forefather – Think Again (Video) https://rumble.com/embed/v1r3blg/?pub=hw409
“Thomas referenced the Scripture in teaching men to throw off the tyrant in England,
showing men as to whom they are to submit too.”


I am absolutely astounded at the willful ignorance of those who take heed in giving ear to that of the revisionists of the day (Jeremiah 5:21).

To suggest that Thomas Paine was the least religious (Christian) forefather that we have, I have only one question to ask: What must have been the level of dedication to Christ the other forefathers must Have exhibited (Hebrews 13:7)?

Thomas Paine made reference to the Scriptures in teaching the colonies and the forefathers
what must be done in obeying the Lord, and that was they must throw off the monarch (1 Samuel 8).
In the short video below, Thomas Paine goes to the Word of God in showing the children of Israel that asked for a king, was the custom of the heather nations round about and how it was highly forbidden by the King of Kings.

Wyoming In For Sub-Zero Temperatures As The Weekend Approaches

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National Weather Serivce Graphics

Cold arctic air mass remains across the area for another day. The fresh snowpack in some locations will help keep temperatures COLD with well below average temperatures expected. Winds during the overnight hours will combine with cold temperatures to make for sub zero wind chill values across the region.

Veterans, Thanks For Keeping America Free

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The Swamp Fox: Rangers Lead The Way Part I

The Swamp Fox:
Rangers Lead The Way !
Part 1
By: Marc Kelley


November 11, 2022, marks the day we acknowledge and celebrate Veterans, their service, and their sacrifices made in defense of our great nation. For our country, it is both a day of celebration of our freedom and a time to consider how and why we as Americans have the opportunity to live freely. A time to consider the price paid by those who came before us and the sacrifices they made for our country. A time to thank a Veteran for their service and a time to acknowledge just how fortunate we are to live in America. In these tumultuous times of 2022 Veterans Day provides us an opportunity to consider how America began and how individuals, as flawed as they may have been, chose to exhibit the great character and leadership which helped shape our country into the Republic it is today.






Today you may hear the term asymmetrical warfare used by military strategists. The term itself, like many words in 2022, has evolved over time. In the 5th Century BC writings of Sun Tsu, the Chinese General indicates all warfare is asymmetrical in that the goal is to exploit the enemy’s strength while at the same time attacking his weakness. Sun Tsu teaches that all wars are based upon deception; therefore, if we could only tell the truth to one another, war itself would not be necessary.
Back in the day when history was actually taught in our schools, the fortunate among us learned of the battles which formed our country. The battles which were fought in the Northern states of Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey all served as a rallying cry for our country. However, as significant to our revolution were these battles, they represented not the end; but rather, the beginning of the war. As our struggle against tyranny continued British forces began to realize their efforts in the North had been stalled and in late 1779, the British Command sent orders directing their general’s to focus the fight in the southern states, more specifically North and South Carolina. Initially the British had great successes in the South, however; it would ultimately be a series of tactical errors which would result in the defeat of the greatest fighting force of the time, and ultimately bring the American Revolutionary War to its end.


Many pieces of intelligence told the British they would have much greater success in what would come to be known as the Southern Campaign. Working from the assumptions that there were more Tories ( British Sympathizers) located in the south due the its heavy dependence on British trade, led the British to believe they would have local support for both reconnaissance, as well as logistics for their troops. The British also believed the large number of slaves present in the South, would provide an additional workforce for their cause. And finally, as result of a lobbying campaign headed up by Benjamin Franklin, France was convinced to come to the aid of the Americans and agreed to send both a naval armada as well as ground troops in support of the American cause. After losing to Britain in the Seven Years War, the French viewed supporting the American’s as a way to bleed the British without declaring an all out war with them. In turn the British viewed the decision as a means to further weaken an adversary. While the agreement from France to help our cause was fantastic news for Washington and his Continental Army, there would be strings attached to the French involvement, namely, who would have operational control over the French forces.
The first great success for the British in their Southern strategy came by way of the battle known as the Siege of Charleston. The British objective was to cut off supply lines between the Continental Army in the North and the 6,500 American Militia fighters in Charleston. Following a two week siege Charleston fell, giving the British their most decisive victory of the Revolutionary War. However, all was not lost and through fluke luck or perhaps divine intervention, the British failed to kill or capture a man who would become the unsung hero of the American Revolution.




Believing all that was left to accomplish was to track down and eliminate the leaders and instigators of the American Southern Militia, British command issued orders to unleash a particularly nasty bunch of British Special Forces, known as Tarleton’s Raiders, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Banister Tarleton. It would be yet another example of how underestimating your enemy, failing to conduct proper reconnaissance, and believing superior firepower in and of itself is sufficient for victory would be shown as tantamount to ignoring the lessons written by Sun Tsu and would set the table for an American victory. Lieutenant Colonel Banister Tarleton was a nasty piece of work who embodied everything the Americans hated about the British, pompous, arrogant, rude and without concern for those he considered to be beneath his status. Tarleton began a scorched earth campaign against the American’s in the south. His troops took what they wanted from the Colonists, then burned their homes, killed their livestock, and refused to offer even the slightest dignity to women and children. It would be this attitude which would ultimately prove to be his undoing and set into motion a type of warfare which has been waged by oppressed people in every corner of the world and has seen success throughout the globe.




The true measure of a leader is not how he handles success; but rather, how he reacts to his failure’s. History is replete with accounts of military leaders sacrificing far too much so they can soothe their bruised egos. Yet time and time again, the experiences learned from fighting against people defending their homes has largely been ignored by military leaders who choose to believe superior numbers and unspeakable cruelty are enough to overcome any defending force. History has warned of consequences of committing this tactical error and the fate of those doing so has been illustrated in many battles throughout history. One need only look at the 480 BC, Battle of Thermopylae, where three hundred Spartans led by their King, Leonidas, held off thousands of Persians in a narrow mountain pass. Those who, when given a choice to live, if only they would bow to the Persian King Xerxes and lay down their weapons, responded… “come take them.”




Such an American Patriot, who had escaped the siege of Charleston and lived to fight another day was found in Francis Marion. As effective a leader as Washington himself, Marion has truly been slighted by historical accounts of his exploits and role in ending the Revolutionary War. Marion’s leadership, skills and tactics were learned and honed by his service in the French and Indian War. As a student of war, the tactics of hit and run fighting used by the Cherokee warriors, made a huge impression on Marion, and it would be these lessons which would serve our country well in the very near future. The first order of business for Marion was choosing the ground upon which he would fight. Local knowledge would prove to be decisive and Marion chose the “lowlands” of South Carolina from which to operate. The lowlands are a swampy area, filled with salt marshes, bogs, and inland waterways, which ebb and flow with the tidal patterns. It was these area’s which Marion and his men were most familiar and it would be here Marion would earn the nickname, “ The Swamp Fox ”. Often fighting alongside untrained farmers who were not only unpaid, but were not supplied military weapons, Marion’s men were forced instead to rely upon their own homemade weapons and the long rifles they had used for years while hunting to feed their family’s. Because the makeup of Marion’s fighting force changed from a clearly defined army, to a ragtag bunch of miscreants willing to sacrifice everything for their children’s freedom, Marion was able to employ unconventional tactics. Abandoning the concept of waging major conflicts with the British, Marion and his men chose to employ guerrilla warfare tactics, what today’s tacticians call “asymmetrical warfare.” Utilizing small bands of highly mobile forces Marion and his men would seemingly appear from the mist, wreak havoc upon the British by targeting officers and utilizing snipers armed with their long rifles. Elimination of the field officers disrupted the chain of command and before control could be reestablished, Marion and his men would disappear into the countryside as quickly as they had appeared. Yet another favorite tactic employed by Marion was what he called the “fighting retreat.” After pressing an initial encounter, the Americans would turn to run, giving the impression they were beaten. Seeing the Americans fleeing the battlefield inevitably led the British to give chase, only to find they had run into positions which were indefensible and resulted in their troops coming under fire from multiple directions. As the main fighting force rained shot and ball upon the British troops, the initial sniping force would swing wide in a flanking movement denying the British a safe route from which to withdraw from the fight. So extraordinary was Marion’s leadership and so devastating were the tactics he employed, they would serve as a force multiplier, magnifying the efforts and sacrifices made by everyday Americans as they fought against a tyrannical government. It would be these tactics and leadership which would ultimately turn the tide of the war and deliver a stinging defeat to the British.




Even though Francis Marion never commanded a large army or led a major battle, his superior tactics would earn him the utmost respect in the eyes of General Washington and in the men who fought by his side. Marion’s tactics and use of asymmetrical warfare earned him the moniker of, “The Father of Guerrilla Warfare.” The legend’s and exploits of Francis Marion would be etched into the annals of time and American history. In a different time in America, even The Walt Disney Company saw the value of teaching our children about American heroes. In October 1959, Disney released an eight part mini series designed to teach our children the history of the American Revolution. The pilot episode entitled “The Birth of the Swamp Fox ” appeared in the 6:30 pm time slot as a Special Feature of the iconic, Sunday night family program, Walt Disney Presents. Francis Marion’s contributions to our country are not limited to his military service or to history lessons for our children. Marion’s tactics and leadership style are still taught in U.S. military academy’s today. He has been called the Father of an elite modern day fighting force known as the U.S. Army Rangers. Just as lethal, agile, and flexible as the “Swamp Fox” himself, today,… Rangers Lead The Way!