The ways of the revolutionary war The 13 American colonies fought for independence from British rule to become the United States. The death of Americans in this war were 4,435. There were only (217,000 Americans) deployed in this war. The British in the southern campaigns were big mistakes that led to British disaster. The British were favored to win the war. They to most people seemed unbeatable. The British had enjoyed triumph after triumph over nations that were as powerful as France and Spain. At first, the odds were clearly against the Americans. Britain's military was the best in the world. Their soldiers were well equipped, well disciplined, well paid, and well fed. The British navy dominated the seas. Funds were much more easily raised …show more content…
Around one in five Americans openly favored the Crown, with about half of the population hoping to avoid the conflict altogether. Most Indian tribes sided with Britain, who promised protection of tribal lands. On the other hand, the Americans had many intangible advantages. The British fought a war far from home. Supplies sometimes took months to reach their destinations. The British had an extremely difficult objective. They had to persuade the Americans to give up their claims of independence. As long as the war continued, the colonists' claim continued to gain validity. The geographic vastness of the colonies proved a hindrance to the British effort. Despite occupying every major city, the British remained as at a disadvantage. Americans had a grand cause: fighting for their rights, their independence and their liberty. This cause is much more just than waging a war to deny independence. American military and political leaders were inexperienced, but proved surprisingly competent. The war was expensive and the British population debated its necessity. In Parliament, there were many American sympathizers. Finally, the alliance with the French gave Americans courage and a tangible threat that