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There were several factors but the most important was that they were tied down fighting Napoleanic France in Europe. That was where the vast majority of their resources had to be committed. Of course, had it not been for the Napoeonic Wars, the War of 1812 probably never would have been fought.

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Q: Why were the british not more successful in fighting the war of 1812?
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