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The French and Indian War Comparing the Troops

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The French and Indian War

Comparing the Troops

METHOD OF FIGHTING

Used Native American Style guerilla tactics.

AMERICAN COLONISTS (MILITIA)

MILITARY ORGANIZATION

Colonial militias served under their own

captains/commanders.

AMERICAN COLONISTS (MILITIA)

MILITARY

DISCIPLINE

Did not follow traditional

military rules or show respect to these traditions.

Lacked discipline.

AMERICAN COLONISTS (MILITIA)

ATTITUDE

Militia soldiers were casual and non-professional

AMERICAN COLONISTS (MILITIA)

METHOD OF FIGHTING

Marched and fought in organized

formations.

BRITISH REGULARS (REDCOATS)

MILITARY

ORGANIZATION

Highly organized British officers

wanted to take command of the

militias

BRITISH REGULARS (REDCOATS)

MILITARY

DISCIPLINE

Highly disciplined Drilled often

(practiced)

BRITISH REGULARS (REDCOATS)

ATTITUDE

Very arrogant (snobbish)

British officers would have personal aides to do things for them

(serving tea, polishing boots, etc.)

BRITISH REGULARS (REDCOATS)