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it was their firstline of defense because it was an island surrounded by water so their navy had to be top notch
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What were the continental army weaknesses?
What were the Continental Army's weaknesses?
What is a strong state government?
identify two argumements for a strong national government
Why did America need to break the British naval blockade?
Great Britain's navy kept the ships of the Patriots and of their allies from entering or leaving American harbors. This blockade prevented supplies and reinforcements from reaching the Continental Army.
What kind of military force did the Confederation government have?
The Confederate States of America (the Confederacy) fielded both an army and a Navy. Their navy (CSN) was formed by the Confederate government on 21 Feb 1861, with the army (CSA) following in 28 Feb 1861. Stephan R Mallory was their Sect of the Navy, while Confederate President Jefferson Davis functioned as the Sect of the Army until he turned over command to Gen Robert E. Lee.
How did Jefferson cut government spending?
Jefferson cut the army by one-third and reduced the navy from 25 to 7 ships.
Did Athens or Sparta have a strong navy?
Athens had a strong navy, while Sparta had a better army
Why was the navy important in helping Britain build an empire?
we needed the the navy for Britain because Germany had the biggest army but we had the biggest navy this navy was a big a the entente and the triple alliance except for Britain navies but together.
What did Adam Smith say about the standing army of Great Britain in 1776?
Generally speaking, a standing army in the view of economist Adam Smith was an economic drain on Great Britain. He also said that in order to protect British society from invasion, the upkeep of a strong army and navy was required.
Which country has strong army?
Britain obviously
What were the strength of the axis prior to World War 2?
Germany had a strong army. Japan had a strong navy.
Did the patriots have a strong army and navy?
no they actually in the beginning almost had no professional army, no navy. As the revolution progressed the soldiers increased and numbers and grew more professional.
Why did Britain have a strong navy?
Britain had a strong navy due to a combination of factors. Firstly, it had a long-standing maritime tradition and a history of naval prowess. Secondly, it had a well-developed shipbuilding industry and the ability to produce large numbers of ships. Thirdly, Britain's naval power was supported by its extensive colonial empire and global trade, which required a strong navy to protect its interests and secure its maritime dominance.
What were the American strategies for the Battle of Bunker Hill?
they had a strong army & Navy also they knew the land
Does turkey have a milatary?
For centuries, Turkey has always had a very strong and dangerous army, but their navy is somewhat small.
How was Carthage's military strength?
It main strength at the beginning of the Punic Wars against Rome was it's navy. When Rome developed it's own navy, the Carthaginians recruited it's army from Spain, North Africa and northern Italy, with a strong cavalry arm.
What is the strength of the us army?
Hi there, Currently the US Army is ranked #1 strongest army in the world. It is due to its large amount of manpower. It's Navy is also one of the strongest and largest Navy's in the world, the US army also has elite special forces such as the Navy Seals. However Navy Seals are not as strong as the Britsh SAS. The USA has alot of manpower due to its large country. USA is also a strong army because it is constantly developing technology and training more soldiers to make the army bigger, more elite and more prepared. Hope this helped!
Why did Kaiser Wilhem want a bigger navy?
Because Britain had the best one and they were the greatest empire in the world at that point. To get anywhere close to becoming as powerful as Britain, Germany would need a good navy, they already had a good army.
