It was the skill of guerilla warfare and the command of the territory that gave them the most significant advantage over their opponents. The tactical use of guerilla warfare inflicted more significant losses on the opposing militias in terms of human resources and the expenses involved. The Maroons were collectively ready to attack the British and had no feelings of inferiority that could hinder their success. After the huge fight, the British demolished the Nanny town, forcing the Windward Maroons to disperse and form new settlements (Lockley, 2021). Despite Soaper leading a great force and destruction on the Windward Maroons in 1730, the Maroons could still defeat the militia led by Nanny.
The Maroons knew the hideouts and the tactics they could use better on the terrain to bring down the British; they had the human resources which could indirectly assist in supporting those who participated in the wars. The Maroons were also able to cater to the war costs, thus giving them a significant advantage against their opponents. The Maroons had great control and authority over the areas they inhabited as they could safeguard the territory from the enemies who could attack them. On the other hand, the British soldiers had very little knowledge of the tactics of guerilla and hideout games, and therefore, they could not outplay the Maroons. The British also had limited knowledge of the geographical terrain and areas of the grounds they were fighting; they could not efficiently apply the skills they had on the land that seemed very strange to them. Thus, they could not move with flexibility and speed to advance and conquer the Maroons in any way.
Reference
Lockley, T. J. (2021). Maroon Communities in South Carolina: A Documentary Record. In Google Books. Univ of South Carolina Press. Web.