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Objective: To examine the strengths and weaknesses of the Continental and British armies.

Objective: To examine the strengths and weaknesses of the Continental and British armies. “Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that discipline, more than numbers, gives one army the superiority over another.”

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Objective: To examine the strengths and weaknesses of the Continental and British armies.

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  1. Objective: To examine the strengths and weaknesses of the Continental and British armies.

  2. “Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that discipline, more than numbers, gives one army the superiority over another.” • GEORGE WASHINGTON July 6, 1777 Continental Army Disadvantages - no navy - untrained soldiers - few cannons and little gunpowder

  3. The rifle took a long time to load, compared to the musket. By the time a soldier forced his rifle ball down the barrel, the enemy could get him with a bayonet. Their rifles had no bayonet, a necessity for fighting at close range, or in damp weather when wet flints and gunpowder made firearms useless. Because of these disadvantages, the musket remained the primary weapon used during the Revolutionary War.

  4. Continental Army Advantages - fighting for their homes and freedom - leadership of George Washington

  5. British Army Advantages - highly trained, experienced soldiers - plentiful weapons and supplies - most powerful navy in the world Naval Strength: Allies vs. Britain

  6. British Army Disadvantages - the war was fought far from home - less reasons to fight hard - risked constant attack The Patriot – Battle Scene

  7. Battle of Bunker Hill – video 3:53 • Occurred on Breeds Hill on June 17, 1775.

  8. • The Patriots were short on gunpowder and were warned by Colonel William Prescott, “Don’t fire till you see the whites of their eyes!”

  9. • The British won the battle, but lost over 1,000 troops.

  10. • This battle showed Britain that the Patriots would not be an easy enemy.

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