Advantages vs Disadvantages and strategies American Revolution Advantages vs Disadvantages and strategies

American Revolutionary War Comparing the Advantages and Disadvantages of the British and American Forces

The British Advantage British Army most powerful in world Also well-equipped with weapons 3. Highly trained and disciplined for war on land or high seas The British had one of the most powerful armies in the world at this time. The men who served in the British Army of North America were well-equipped with state of the art weapons. They were also well-trained, well-disciplined, and strong. They endured daily drilling which included maneuvers with heavy weapons. One Brown Bess rifle and bayonet weighed about 11 pounds 4 ounces. Their Navy was also world-renowned for its strength in artillery, speed of their warships, and training of their men.

The Americans - Advantage Revolutionary Army knew lay of the land Used weapons appropriate for landscape (Tomahawks not bayonets) Brown army clothing (better to blend in to environment) Americans shot more accurately The Americans were truly rebels in all sense of the word. The American Army knew the lay of the land, useful for guerilla warfare. Most carried tomahawks, not bayonets, which were unwieldy in the heavily wooded areas. The tomahawks and short-blade swords were much more useful during battles in tight quarters than the British troops’ bayonets, giving the Patriots the advantage. They didn’t have the time, money or woman-power to have proper uniforms hand-sewn, so they wore a combination of mix and match uniforms. George Washington, voted in as General Washington to lead the troops, preferred brown army clothing.

Fewer resources – especially money Disadvantages Americans Less experience Smaller Navy Fewer resources – especially money British British had to carry three days provisions British gear weighed about 100 pounds Less knowledge of the land

Military Strategies The Americans The British Attrition [the Brits had a long supply line]. Guerilla tactics [fight an insurgent war  you don’t have to win a battle, just wear the British down] Make an alliance with one of Britain’s enemies. Break the colonies in half by getting between the No. & the So. Blockade the ports to prevent the flow of goods and supplies from an ally. “Divide and Conquer”  use the Loyalists.