What were key differences between the British army and the American army?

The Continental Army was an undisciplined, unprepared fighting force with makeshift uniforms and sloppy tactics (at least at the beginning of the war). The British Army was the world’s elite fighting force and fresh of victory of the globe-spanning Seven Years War against France and her allies.

Why did many of the British people not support the war?

It showed that the Americans could defeat the British. Why did many of the British people not support the war? The cost to taxpayers was too high.

Do you think the British could have won the Revolutionary War?

In reality, Britain might well have won the war. The battle for New York in 1776 gave England an excellent opportunity for a decisive victory. France had not yet allied with the Americans.

Did US help Britain in WW2?

Listen buddy, while the American public were reluctant to send their young men off to another European bloodbath, the US rendered every support short of war to Britain from 1939 to 1941. The Neutrality Patrol saw US warships assisting British Navy vessels in convoying merchant shipping across the Atlantic.

Did America help England in WW2?

In mid-December 1940, Roosevelt introduced a new policy initiative whereby the United States would lend, rather than sell, military supplies to Great Britain for use in the fight against Germany.

What wasn’t revolutionary about the Revolutionary War?

What was revolutionary about the American Revolution, and what was not? It was revolutionary because it marked a decisive political change. It was not revolutionary because it sought to preserve existing liberties and not create new ones. The French Revolution was much more violent, far-reaching, and radical.

Why did the British have better soldiers than the Americans?

The scent of money can act as an aphrodisiac, and while money can’t buy LOVE, it can buy a substitute. The Americans were better fed, better equipped, and more independent-thinking. The British were professional soldiers, except the draftees and those who only joined for the duration, and were better trained, for the most part.

Are the American troops and British troops there for each other?

No matter what the civilian population may believe the American Troops and British Troops are there for each other. To quote: “Overpaid, over-sexed, and over here.” A buck private was paid more than the average Brit, and like the song says, “Girls just want to have fun.” Well, fun almost always money, at some point.

What did the British soldiers wear in the Revolutionary War?

The British soldiers were often called the “Red Coats” because of their bright red coats. Although they are most famous for their red uniforms, they sometimes wore blue uniforms during the Revolutionary War. The British had very specific uniforms. Different types of soldiers had different styles of hats.

Why did 2 Rifles want to track down a British soldier?

British officers in his unit, 2 Rifles, wanted to track their man every step of the way, and to ensure that his family was informed and supported in this time of high stress. Yet having their soldier suddenly in the American system caused a temporary glitch in communications with folks in Germany.