What was good and what was bad about the Indian ways of war? - ANSWER-GOOD: 'Guerilla' style, with raiding and use of stealth in wilderness terrain.
BAD: Not well organized, individual emphasis, poor security, and poor winter operations.
Would all European-style weapon, forces, and tactics work...
What was good and what was bad about the Indian ways of war? - ANSWER-GOOD:
'Guerilla' style, with raiding and use of stealth in wilderness terrain.
BAD: Not well organized, individual emphasis, poor security, and poor winter
operations.
Would all European-style weapon, forces, and tactics work all the time in America? -
ANSWER-No, conditions would vary in the New World, and could require either linear
tactics or more guerilla style wildnerness tactics.
Was the American Rifle suitable for linear tactics? - ANSWER-Some weapons were
suitable for the American wilderness, but not for linear tactics. The American Riflewas
well suited for wilderness sniper action by special troops, but not for linear tactics and
line regular infantrymen.
Why was the American Rifle not suitable for linear tactics? - ANSWER-Slow firing rate
and less user-friendly than smooth-bore muskets. The long barrel and snug fitting round
meant that ramming said round down the barrel into the breach took more time and skill.
Why was the English militia tradition brought to America? - ANSWER-For fighting
Indians, colonial governments were in no position to form professional armies. Militias
were often the only available military force. The Englsh did not like the big standing
armies. Militias were waning in England but revived in America.
Was the English militia well disciplined? - ANSWER-No, the militia was naturally not a
well disciplined, cohesive force comparable to the professional army of the age. Its
efficiency varied from colony to colony depending on the ability and determination of
commanders and the presence or absence of threat. Militilia could be volunteers or
draftees.
What was meant by the term 'Temporary Duty' in the Colonial Militia? - ANSWER-
Volunteer, drafted man,and substitue, all paid while on active duty, alike insisted on the
militiaman's prerogative to serve only a short period and return home and fireside as
soon as possible. These soldeirs were voters and citizens, and not the peasant stock
that European rmies often used.
What is Mixed Tactics and why were they used? - ANSWER-The forces often used
mixed tactics, depending on circumstances. Depending on terrain and forces, the
battles might resemble the European linear style or Indian/Guerilla-style. European and
American tactics each had a place, either bould be decisive where conditions were best
suited to its use.
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