The British also had to keep an eye on France, who wanted to stab them in the
back after the French Indian War. Due to the many enemies they had at the time, the
government in London was "confused and inept". There was also internal conflict since many
Britons didn"tmt want to fight their American "cousins." Another disadvantage that the colonists
would be able to exploit is the fact that the British had second-rate generals instead of good
leaders like William Pitt. The soldiers were brutally treated. Also the 3,000 mile separation added
to delays, uncertainties, and old useless orders, as well as making supplies scarce and provisions
spoiled and inedible. The troops also lost morale since they needed a distinct win, a draw was not
enough. Every triumph they had made no significant advance toward final victory.
The colonists may not have had the best trained army and were outnumbered about 3 to 1
but they had the defensive advantage. Unlike the British, the colonists knew the terrain since the
events were happening at their own homes. One of the colonists"tm weaknesses was that there was a
lack of unity. However, it also worked for them by not leaving a specific ner
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and Goliath" and the Greek defeat of Persia. The Whig party in England sympathized with the
Certain colonies resented Congress"tm attempts to exercise power. The disorganized colonials
events were happening at their own homes. One of the colonists"tm weaknesses was that there was a
man"tms head from 200 yards away. The troops drew morale from historical events such as "David
weakness was the lack of first rate generals and the communication problem with the distant
made the economic status worse. It led to inflation and skyrocketing prices. Even basic military
back after the French Indian War. Due to the many enemies they had at the time, the
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