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Originally posted by KazetNagorraThe most effective form of warefare often is devoid of actual weapons.
Absolutely. An army of angry, obese, old men with hunting rifles against the US army. I'd love to see that!
Originally posted by EladarJefferson thought The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
Over time things change. Yes, even if we had a successful revolution that will only be a temporary victory. Every so often evil will take over and need to be replaced. It is the nature of things and is why it is called a revolution.
Originally posted by normbenignActually it was decided by factors way more important than the alleged military prowess of the Colonial Army, who were to all intents and purposes, defeated, especially in the south.
King George thought it silly that a bunch of farmers could defeat his redcoats.
Originally posted by robbie carrobieWars are often decided by less than the total defeat of an enemy. When Cornwallis was trapped at Yorktown between the French navy and US army and militia, the King had more fleet and more soldiers, but determined it wasn't worth more British blood spilled.
Actually it was decided by factors way more important than the alleged military prowess of the Colonial Army, who were to all intents and purposes, defeated, especially in the south.
Originally posted by normbenignCorrection - it wasn't worth the cost of more German mercenaries... Spilling British blood was not a problem while they had red uniforms.
Wars are often decided by less than the total defeat of an enemy. When Cornwallis was trapped at Yorktown between the French navy and US army and militia, the King had more fleet and more soldiers, but determined it wasn't worth more British blood spilled.
Originally posted by normbenignThe whole affair was nothing but a sham of egotism amongst the British command. The British were divided between America and the Caribbean and decided to cut their losses in America.
Wars are often decided by less than the total defeat of an enemy. When Cornwallis was trapped at Yorktown between the French navy and US army and militia, the King had more fleet and more soldiers, but determined it wasn't worth more British blood spilled.