Could the Americans have won the Revolutionary War without George Washington?

Answer 1

No, because they had a weak, poorly supplied army with not many men or much money. Without allies, Britain would have beat them in a wink.

Many of the revolutionary fighters were young men, first or second generation Americans and served seasonally since they were often farmers or had other responsibilities. The colonies did not have the money to provide them with the basic food, clothing and weapons.

Answer 2

In my opinion, no.

Washington was doing research on different war strategies that were beneficial to the revolution, such as guerrilla warfare. The best way for a smaller power to defeat a larger one is through guerrilla tactics. Washington also trained his troops through the winter where as the British mainly rested and resupplied. Plus Washington was just a natural leader.

Answer 3

Maybe, but it would have taken longer and had a higher cost in lives. Having help provided money, forces, and experts. The English had foreign fighters and help. A little known fact is that King George asked Catherine the Great to send Russian troops. She didn't, but that might had changed the war.

Answer 4

France's assistance to the Americans in their bid for independence cannot over stated. Most historians would answer that winning independence from Great Britain without the help of France may have been impossible.

Answer 5

With regrads to the American Revolutionary War, help from France was necessary. Without their fleet, the Yorktown surrender by the British may never had happened.