THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THE BATTLE OF YORKTOWN
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They had greater fire power.
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Their navy was larger
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They had more money to fund the war.
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They used guerrilla warfare.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Often regarded as the turning point of the Revolution, the American victory was aided by the guerrilla style tactics of American forces in western New York, slowing down the detachment of the British Army led by Barry St. Leger by felling trees, preventing them from reinforcing another detachment led by John Burgoyne.
Detailed explanation-2: -Advantages the helped the Americans win the Revolutionary War include: better leadership, foreign aid, knowledge of the land, and motivation.
Detailed explanation-3: -When fighting the American Revolution, American forces often relied on non-traditional tactics, or guerrilla warfare. While guerrilla warfare did not win the Revolution, it did extend the war and slow British advances, thereby increasing the cost Britain had to sink into the conflict.
Detailed explanation-4: -Although many of the engagements of the American Revolution were conventional, guerrilla warfare was used to a certain extent during this conflict from 1775 to 1783, which made a significant impact. Guerrilla tactics were first used in the US at the Battles of Lexington and Concord by the Patriots at April 19, 1775.