War of 1812 - U.S. vs. British Forces
القصة المصورة الوصف
War of 1812 Summary - US vs British forces
نص القصة المصورة
- UNITED STATES FORCES
- WEAPONRY
- Am I doing this right?
- Are we prepared yet?
- MOTIVATION
- U.S. Territory
- U.S. Territory
- U.S. Territory
- MAJOR ADVANTAGES
- This war is unnecessary
- AGREED!
- MAJOR DISADVANTAGES
- War is NECESSARY!
- We cannot afford another WAR!
- BRITISH/NATIVE FORCES
- In terms of weaponry, the U.S. was greatly disadvantaged. Many Revolutionary War tactics and fighters were involved, exposing their lack of innovation and improvement. Furthermore, their armies were small, poorly armed, and disorganized.
- For the U.S., motivation provided an advantage, just as it did in the Revolutionary War. Many western settlers were defending their claims, as well as their livelihoods, from native attacks. Furthermore, many supported the idea of expansionism and their right to the lands they had won in the Revolution. Losses did, however, damage morale.
- We must defend our Canadian lands!
- The Napoleonic Wars in Europe greatly reduced Britain's capabilities to fight in North America. Moreover, both Britain and America agreed the war was pointless, leading to a hurried peace agreement in the Treaty of Ghent.
- Our Navy is #1!
- Disadvantages for the Americans were numerous. For one, they were simply too young and immature of a country to fight a major war, especially with a strong opponent like Great Britain. Furthermore, their weaponry and organization was weak. Politically, the nation was divided, as the War Hawks supported the war from the beginning, while Federalists opposed it greatly.
- The British and Native forces had great advantage over the Americans in terms of weaponry. Despite fighting a war in Europe with France, Britain still had well established naval control, and excellent weaponry. Native forces were well led and had superior tactics and knowledge of the territory.
- For the British, motivation was avenging their losses in the Revolution. Also, they aimed to protect their holdings in Canada. Motivation was high for the Native forces as well, as they too aimed to protect their land claims that had been well established for centuries. This was strengthened by British support. Attacks on their peoples as well served as a motivating factor.
- For the British, major advantages lie in the sheer strength of its forces. With naval superiority, and a regulated and trained infantry, Great Britain enjoyed overall military superiority. In addition, the British forces were aided by strong and motivated native warriors, who had allied with the British, considering their interests aligned.
- Although the British did enjoy many advantages in the war militarily, there were still disadvantages at play. For one, Britain was still in the midst of war with Napoleon in Europe, leaving only a handful of regulars, Canadian militia, and native allies to defend Canada. In addition, securing their continent was far more important than the Canadian border.
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