How Did Henry Clinton Contribute To The Revolutionary War

Henry Clinton Henry Clinton was born on April 16, 1738, his parents were Admiral George Clinton and Anne Carle. Clinton took part in the fighting in the seven years’ war, and was then promoted to colonel in the British army. Colonel Henry Clinton had a large impact on the revolutionary war. Even though the British eventually lost the war. One first reason is for his leadership in the battle of Bunker Hill. Another reason is his contribution to the battle of long island. And for his war planning in all the battles he took part in. Clinton, Generals William Howe, John Burgoyne, and reinforcements were sent to strengthen the British’s position in Boston. They learned on their way to America that Boston was under siege from the colonial army. They spent the trip planning to break the siege on Boston. Clinton was a strong voice for fortifying currently unoccupied

This meant that he could command how he saw fit, and his ideas would not be shot down. This would mean that he would take the glory for each victory, but this also meant that he would take the blame for their defeats. Clinton had many campaigns that failed because of weather conditions causing reinforcements to not arrive when they were needed (Henry Clinton). He also didn’t get very much support from England. The king did not believe that the war could be won, and sent very few troops and supplies to the British troops in the Americas. Another example of Clinton’s great military mind was right before the battle of Saratoga, which he did not attend. He said, "I fear it bears heavy on Burgoyne ... If this campaign does not finish the war, I prophesy that there is an end of British dominion in America" (Henry Clinton). And through analysis of Howe’s plans, Clinton found a fatal flaw. If Burgoyne needed reinforcements, Clinton or Howe wouldn’t be able to send any in time (Battle of