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Sir Henry Clinton (1730-1795)
Born: Newfoundland
Death: London
Allegiance: England
Service: British Army
Years of Service: 1751-1793 (42 years for you stupid people)
Rank: General
Wars: Seven Years War, American Revolutionary War
Awards: Knight of the Bath
Other Work: Member of Parliament
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Who was in charge of forcing the largest British army to Yorktown?
Lord Cornwallis (Marquess Charles Cornwallis 1738-1805) had been the British commander of armies throughout the southern colonies from 1779 to 1781.His surrender to Washington (through subordinates) at Yorktown came on October 19, 1781 and marked the effective end of British efforts to maintain control of the colonies. The Treaty of Paris offically ended the Revolutionary War in 1783.
Why did British move the fight to southern colonies?
The British moved the fight to the southern colonies during the American Revolutionary War for several strategic reasons. They believed that the southern colonies had a larger loyalist population that would support British rule, potentially providing manpower and resources. Additionally, the South was economically vital due to its agriculture, particularly cash crops like tobacco and cotton, which the British aimed to control. This shift also aimed to cut off the colonies' supply lines and disrupt the Continental Army's support.
What strategy did the british use after the battle of monmouth?
The British decided to shift their attention towards the southern colonies. Lee left the British camp to join the Polish Army which enabled him to attain the rank of a General.
How the small Continental Army was able to defeat the much larger British Army and win independence for the colonies?
The French saved the colonies from British rule.
Who was in charge of British Army?
The Monarch
Who was in charge of the british army?
The Monarch
How was british army different from Continental Army?
the british army belonged to england, the continental army was from the 13 colonies - fan of Jamie Lynn Spears
How was the British army different from Continental army?
the british army belonged to england, the continental army was from the 13 colonies - fan of Jamie Lynn Spears
How did the british army try to divide the colonies?
they were violent duhhh.
How did the British army supply its troops in the colonies?
The French supplied it to the "americans"
British Army leader in the southern states?
Charles Cornwallis
Why is James wolfe famous?
hes in charge of british army
