Introduction to the Strategies and Tactics of the Revolutionary War
During the American Revolution, both the Continental army and British army used specific strategies and tactics against each other. These strategies and tactics played a large role in the outcome of that war. Brilliant planning and strategical attacks on the British led to the victory of the U.S.
Strategies and Tactics of the British
The British didn't use nearly as many techniques as the U.S army but they did have efficient ways of taking on the Continental army. They also had a key ally- the Native Americans. They helped them navigate the land efficiently. This was a large advantage for the British over the U.S. They also were able to use the Native's battle strategies against the Continental army. The British were also able to charge with bayonets against the defenseless U.S towards the beginning of the war. The British could have destroyed the U.S in the first year in the war but they got far too cocky and slacked off in their tactics and attacks.
Strategies and Tactics of the U.S Army
The U.S army were far more ambitious with their strategies. With the help of Baron Von Steuben the Continental army got back on its feet and were trained into a fighting machine equipped with bayonets, sharpshooters, and spies behind enemy lines. All of these play a large part in the victory over the British. The British may have had the numbers, but the U.S had the heart and the potential to defeat the most powerful army and navy of the time. After Von Stueben joined the U.S, Spain and France, longtime enemies of the British, joined up with the U.S and supplied them with much needed supplies, ammunition, weapons, and soldiers. The French also supplied them with a strong naval force to counter the British.
During the American Revolution, both the Continental army and British army used specific strategies and tactics against each other. These strategies and tactics played a large role in the outcome of that war. Brilliant planning and strategical attacks on the British led to the victory of the U.S.
Strategies and Tactics of the British
The British didn't use nearly as many techniques as the U.S army but they did have efficient ways of taking on the Continental army. They also had a key ally- the Native Americans. They helped them navigate the land efficiently. This was a large advantage for the British over the U.S. They also were able to use the Native's battle strategies against the Continental army. The British were also able to charge with bayonets against the defenseless U.S towards the beginning of the war. The British could have destroyed the U.S in the first year in the war but they got far too cocky and slacked off in their tactics and attacks.
Strategies and Tactics of the U.S Army
The U.S army were far more ambitious with their strategies. With the help of Baron Von Steuben the Continental army got back on its feet and were trained into a fighting machine equipped with bayonets, sharpshooters, and spies behind enemy lines. All of these play a large part in the victory over the British. The British may have had the numbers, but the U.S had the heart and the potential to defeat the most powerful army and navy of the time. After Von Stueben joined the U.S, Spain and France, longtime enemies of the British, joined up with the U.S and supplied them with much needed supplies, ammunition, weapons, and soldiers. The French also supplied them with a strong naval force to counter the British.