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Comparing the Troops. METHOD OF FIGHTING Used Native American Style guerilla tactics. AMERICAN COLONISTS (MILITIA)

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Page 1: Comparing the Troops.  METHOD OF FIGHTING Used Native American Style guerilla tactics. AMERICAN COLONISTS (MILITIA)

The French and Indian War

Comparing the Troops

Page 2: Comparing the Troops.  METHOD OF FIGHTING Used Native American Style guerilla tactics. AMERICAN COLONISTS (MILITIA)

METHOD OF FIGHTING

Used Native American Style guerilla tactics.

AMERICAN COLONISTS (MILITIA)

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MILITARY ORGANIZATION

Colonial militias served under their own

captains/commanders.

AMERICAN COLONISTS (MILITIA)

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MILITARY

DISCIPLINE

Did not follow traditional

military rules or show respect to these traditions.

Lacked discipline.

AMERICAN COLONISTS (MILITIA)

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ATTITUDE

Militia soldiers were casual and non-professional

AMERICAN COLONISTS (MILITIA)

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METHOD OF FIGHTING

Marched and fought in organized

formations.

BRITISH REGULARS (REDCOATS)

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MILITARY

ORGANIZATION

Highly organized British officers

wanted to take command of the

militias

BRITISH REGULARS (REDCOATS)

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MILITARY

DISCIPLINE

Highly disciplined Drilled often

(practiced)

BRITISH REGULARS (REDCOATS)

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ATTITUDE

Very arrogant (snobbish)

British officers would have personal aides to do things for them

(serving tea, polishing boots, etc.)

BRITISH REGULARS (REDCOATS)