The War for Independence (1775 – 1783): Advantages & Disadvantages

 

The British

Advantages

 

·         Army & Navy

·         Money

·         Strong Central Government

 

Disadvantages

 

·         Distance

·         “European” Approach to Warfare  - Philadelphia as Winter Quarters

·         Poor/Misguided Leadership

·         British Patience

 

The Americans

 

Advantages:

 

·         Home Turf

·         Fighting for Liberty & Freedom

·         Method of Fighting – War of Attrition

·         Leadership of George Washington – Continental Army

·         Alliance with France - 1778

 

Disadvantages

 

·         No Centralized Government

·         No Money

·         No Army or Navy

·         Loyalists

·         Runaway Slaves