During the Revolutionary War, battles highlighted the effectiveness of guerilla tactics, which encouraged American forces to adopt unconventional strategies.

As the conflict evolved, colonists began to rely more on hit-and-run tactics, ambushes, and their familiarity with the local terrain to challenge the larger and more conventional British army. This change not only equalized the battlefield but also cultivated a sense of determination among the colonists. The effectiveness of these strategies in numerous encounters showed that adjusting to the enemy's strengths and weaknesses could provide considerable benefits, ultimately altering the trajectory of the war and impacting future military confrontations.