The British Army of the American War of Independence

The American War of Independence was arguably the greatest test of the British Empire’s military might before the World Wars and the outcome had far-reaching consequences. When revolt broke out in the thirteen colonies, Britain enjoyed unrivalled naval supremacy backed by a dominant economy, yet its army was relatively weak and overstretched. There were a large number of Loyalist regiments who fought for their king, but these were hastily raised militia. To strengthen their forces with traine…