Why do americans think they beat the british by themselves?

Question

It was the english,irish,germans,spanish,french,native american indians,although we had germans(hessians) on our side as well and native american indians we lost beacuse it took weeks to sail troops over the atlantic so we had to surrender but us and canadians got you back when we kicked your butt in 1812 and dont say we didnt because canada wouldnt be apart of the commonwealth because america wanted canada

BY THE WAY THIS WAS THE WAR OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE

Why am i being told that these wars were in the past and that i should get over it when many americans use these wars as excuses at being better than the british

WELL OBVIOUSLY THE BRITISH WERENT EXPECTING TO BE KILLED BY ALLIES JERK BUT IF THEY WERE YOUR TROOPS WOULD HAVE THEIR ASSES KICKED SO HARD THEY WOULDNT KNOW WHAT HIT THEM

AND THE FRENCH I FORGOT TO PUT THEM

Answer 1

The war's over you tosser.

Answer 2

I don't know of any Americans with a knowledge of history that believe this. Lafayette was the best Admiral the US had and he was French!!!

The War of 1812 (in Britain, the American War of 1812 to 1815), was fought between the United States and the British Empire from 1812 to 1815, on land in North America and at sea. The war ended as a stalemate, with no territory changing hands. The United States, which declared war and attacked British colonies and shipping first, ended the war without gaining any territory; however, the British ceased the sovereignty violations, to which the United States had objected, two days prior to the war.

I wouldn't say anyone kicked anyone's butt although it does appear that the US gained a huge amount of respect for battling the British Regulars to a standstill. I fyou are talking about the Canadian Militias that belies your lack of knowledge on the subject. Most historians believe the Canadian militias were largely ineffective and it was the British Officers which marshalled their forces.

At sea the British got thrashed in most battles with the US. The USS Essex destroyed $3,000,000 worth of the British whaling fleet before being captured by two British frigates off South America.

Sounds like the whole thing was basically a stalemate with the US gaining significant prestige in the world, although not much land, from the war.

Answer 3

Well mostly because Americans like to think that everyone involved in the war became American. Also, they were fighting the English, so I really doubt that the English helped, although the French did and you failed to list them. Second most Americans couldn't pass a 9th grade History class, so they don't feel that history is that important, which is why they make many of the same mistakes. As for those who would care to bash my answer, I'm American. Also, as for you kicking our butts, who cares. If we didn't come and save your ***, you'd be speaking German right now. Now for the honestly part, does it really matter? If your point was to show that Americans are arrogant, hello... have you seen the world lately? Wars have been waged since the beginning of time, and most of them have very little point to them other than power and control. Whether it be land, people, freedoms, oil, or other precious commodities. Your question only lends itself to a pissing contest. Sure America needed help - doesn't everyone? Arguing that Americans are arrogant, is one, pointless, and two doesn't change the outcome. So if your point is to have an American admit that it's shear arrogance... then voila there you go. However, if you want to bring up all the battles that you've won, then perhaps you might want to get your history book out and look at all the ones you've lost first. Lest you forget that the Sun does set on the British empire now.

Answer 4

Generally, the War of 1812 is considered to be a kind of second American War for Independence. The British were drafting Americans into their navy and generally behaving like America was still part of England, so we went to war. And yes, the British did torch the White House and kill a lot of Americans, but in the end the Treaty of Ghent returned everything that was taken in the war to the previous owner, and returned everything to a pre-war status quo. America gained a lot of international respect and legitimacy for being able, as a new nation a few decades old, to fight to a stalemate the most powerful nation in the world.

Answer 5

so what is a true american? english,irish,german,spanard,we are of all walks of life...even then...and whats the diffenence between american and native indian....i see none...dont forget the british were the bully on the block at the time...just look in the past when they were occupying India...and Japan...or even South Africa...hmmm...sound familiar?....nope...it was Americans...americans of all walks of life...and yes it took the brittish a long time to get thier ships here....bad stratagy...and big mistake....they should have learned this from Napoleon...or even the Romans...and yes we did win the war of 1812 or there wouldnt have been a surrender or i should say....a white flag...as far as Canada goes...it wasnt the nation as a whole that wanted the land in Canada... it was only a few high ranking officials and some greedy bastards....so do some more reading on this and youll see...and please dont get me wrong....with out the British on our side today the world be even more unsafe than it is....

Answer 6

The same reason no one talks about the fact that there were many British, french and German troops in Iraq in the 1990's. Or we don't talk about the other groups in other wars with the Romans. Or no Japanese history book admits they were responsible for Pearl Harbor. Because history is written by the winners, not those that stood next to them.

Answer 7

Everyone exept the french (who did not live over here) were Americans, wether they were irish or N.A, or german they lived over here and were americans. I mean know disrespect to the French, but all i am saying is that some of the french troops that fought came from france to help. Why are you so Anti American

Answer 8

Why do people make such blanket statements about Americans? I for one knew that we were losing badly until Franklin was able to convince the French to help us out. Probably people say "americans beat the british" out of ignorance of the history or because they were the two main players in the war.

Answer 9

There is no war now. I 'm European & dont't harbour a grudge for nobody. So why can't you forget & forgive? Instead your intellegence is focused on hate. You must address this problem, otherwise we may have another "jumped up power frenzied little dictator like you on our hands.

Elitists never surive. There will always be someone bigger & bolder. The Raj? etc.

Answer 10

LOL, This is such a funny question or statement whichever. Regardless of the help, YOU LOST. And King George III took a sword up his ***. We became a nation and you guys have been sucking hind tit every since.

Answer 11

First, Americans who know their history know that they got a lot of help from other nations...way back in the fight for independence....so, I'm not sure which Americans you are referring to in your question...

And second, all the Americans I know, myself included, don't spend a lot of time boasting about, much less giving much thought to, who beat who way back then.

Third, I think we're all on friendly terms now.