Name two advantages the British had in the war and two that the Continental Army had.?

Question

Name two advantages the British had in the war and two that the Continental Army had. In your opinion, why were the Americans able to win the war?

Think About:
- the location of the war
- training of the soldiers
- financial support
- allies

Answer 1

First off the British Army had the support of the Royal Navy. They also had the manpower edge, and more money to wage the war. Also they had a proffesional military which was one of the finest in the world.

The Continentals were fighting on their home field. That made logistics way easier. They also knew for a fact they could not give up, as there actions were treason against the crown. As such they had more desire to win. Finally England had several enemies who came to the Colonial's aid, namely France.

Answer 2

The British had a well trained army and a Navy the Continentals did not have. Seasoned officers and nearly limitless resources. The Continental army knew the lay of the land and were fighting for something worth dieing for. The British completely underestimated the resolve of the Continentals. A great example of that was the battle of Bunker Hill were the American side repelled three British charges, with the British taking horrendous casualties before the American side ran out of ammunition and had to retreat. This SHOULD have made the British realize early on they would eventually have to leave. It did not and the war went with the British changing leaders several times.

Answer 3

The British Army was the finest in the world. Their troops were extremely well trained and equipped.

The British had money to wage the war and pay their troops.

The Continental Army was fighting for a cause they believed in. They enlisted, they were not drafted.

The Continental Army waged a defensive war. It's much easier to play defense during war time. You get to pick the location of battles.

Answer 4

The British has Man Power and money.
The Continental Army had home turf advantage and fought a gorilla war.

Answer 5

British troops were better trained and better equipped.

Continental troops were more familiar with the land and more motivated.

As for allies, the British had Hessian mercenaries and some Native tribes. The Americans had French troops and warships after the Battle of Saratoga.

Answer 6

Britain had extremely well trained troops and a large number of mercenaries to fight for them. The Continental army knew the land well and had a lot of help from foreign powers.

Answer 7

British got to wear those spiffy red uniforms (1) and fight in formation(2).

Continentals learned that red shows up real well when you're aiming from far off(1). They got to commune with nature while hiding in the trees to shoot at those fancy red uniforms.

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Answer 8

They were better trained and had better equipment.
The disadvantages for the British was America had more countries fighting for them and they knew the land better so they could fight in gorilla warfare.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

It depends..