1. Military Advantages / Disadvantages
Continental Army
British Army
Advantages
Knew the land
Motivated to fight
Help from many colonists
Skilled leader
Guerilla warfare
Better supplies
Experienced soldiers
More men
Hired soldiers
Powerful navy
Support of loyalists in colonies.
Disadvantages
No uniforms, everyday clothes
Many had no guns, only spears and axes
Most had little or no training
No navy
3000 miles away from home.
Had to wait long periods of time for supplies and to replace soldiers
Leaders were not good – corrupt
Old style of fighting

2. Military Advantages / Disadvantages
Continental Army
British Army
Advantages
Disadvantages