What advantage did the British have in fighting the war?

Britain’s military was the best in the world. Their soldiers were well equipped, well disciplined, well paid, and well fed. The British navy dominated the seas. Funds were much more easily raised by the Empire than by the Continental Congress.

What was life like for a soldier during the American Revolution?

Young boys in the army worked as messengers, water carriers, and drummers. During the Revolutionary War more soldiers died from disease than from combat. Soldiers had a poor diet, worn out clothes, damp shelters, and lived in unsanitary conditions. Diseases such as smallpox and typhus killed thousands of soldiers.

What strategies did the British use in the Revolutionary War?

The British strategy at the beginning of the war was simply to contain the American Revolution in Massachusetts and prevent it from spreading. This proved difficult though when the British suffered devastating casualties at the Battle of Bunker Hill in June of 1775 during the Siege of Boston.

Why were some British soldiers less motivated to fight in the colonies?

Why were some British soldiers less motivated to fight than the colonists? All British soldiers supported the colonists’ cause. The British soldiers were not paid. British soldiers were not punished for deserting the army.

How did the experiences of the Patriots and the experiences of the British differ in the war?

Patriots – More supplies, could get supplies easier, home court advantage, more motivation. British – Less supplies, had to ship supplies over sea, fighting far from home, less motivation. Patriots had unlimited supplies, British lost because they ran out of supplies. Describe the victory at Yorktown.

What was the style of fighting in the Revolutionary War?

If they were fighting in rough terrain with small numbers of men, both British and Patriot forces would fight skirmish style, in open lines using cover. If either side had large numbers of men in open terrain, they would fight in strict regimented tight lines.

What mistakes did the British make during the Revolutionary War?

A major British mistake was failing to take sufficient advantage of Loyalists. Before the Revolutionary War began, some 50,000 Loyalists formed nearly 70 regiments to help the British maintain control the colonies. But British commanders did not trust the loyalists or respect their fighting ability.