What kind of new warfare did the patriots use in the south? what does it mean?

"Jul 28, 2017 - The British strategy at the beginning of the war was simply to contain ... this point was to capture New York City and use it as a base of operations. ... After doing so, the British would then move South and defeat the Southern colonies, ... The patriots had easy access to their supplies and could also blend in ... "

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- jack watson