What were the advantages and disadvantages held by the colonies army at the beginning of the American Revolution?

Answer 1

British Advantages

1.) They had experienced officers who had fought in a variety of European wars.

2.) They had the most well - trained army and the strongest navy in the world at the time.

3.) They were well supplied with artillery, rations, gunpowder and firearms.

4.) Possessed the funds needed to fund their war effort (later they did not, leading to a loss in British support).

5) The British army had more weapons and ships than the Continental Army.

British Disadvantages

1.) England being across the Atlantic Ocean meant that they had to wait months at a time for supplies to reach them from England.

2.) Used to European Wars, they had trouble adapting to the American Guerrilla War tactics.

Answer 2

The British had a lot of advantages that stacked against the Revolutionary Army. For starters, the British had one of the world's best professional armies. The British also had the most powerful navy in the world, allowing them to blockade American ports to prevent trade. In addition, they knew where the Americans were. Did you know that the Revolutionary Army had some advantages over the British that were better than ANY British advantage?

Answer 3

The advantages would be 1, the colonists were fighting for a cause. 2. They had good leadership. 3. The use of guerrilla warfare.

The disadvantages: 1. They were outnumbered. 2. They were under financed. 3. They were under supplied. 3. The Colonial army was made up of farmers, fishermen, and young lads. 4. It was very cold in the winter and many colonial soldiers did not have coats or shoes.5. If a man went down they probably would make it if they didn't get shot in like an arm or leg and the arm or leg could be removed.

Answer 4

The patriots fought for their families, homes, and a new nation. Patriots attacked by surprise, shooting from well hidden spots. They used Kentucky Long Rifles, which are more accurate than muskets. The citizens of the 13 colonies supported the army, by sending supplies, and sending food from they're yearly produce.

Washington never had more than 17,000 troops at any point in the war. Soldiers signed up for 6 months. This was not long enough to practice on an open battlefield. There was a lack of uniforms, especially shoes. some Americans hid supplies for themselves during the army, and did not give to the army at all.

Britain had more than 6,000 soldiers in the colonies. The troops were well trained a joined the army for life. They used muskets tipped with a sharp bayonet. The British army got support by mercenaries and loyalists.

Supplies for Britain had to be shipped over the ocean. While practicing, the patriots fired from well protected spots. Their red uniforms were bright, so they were an easy target. Some people of Britain did not support the army because when they did, it raised taxes.

Answer 5

the advantages were because Britain was in bright red and were marching not spread out like the Americans.