Englands Vietnam

England’s Vietnam



The American Revolution ended two centuries of British rule for most of the North American colonies and created the modern United States of America. The Revolutionary era was both exhilarating and disturbing. It was a time of progress for some, dislocation for others. In the wake of the Revolution came events as varied as the drafting and ratification of the Constitution of the United States of America, and slaves who saw the contrast between slavery and liberty. With the war won, and England’s loss, many questions are pondered as to the specific reasons for England’s destruction in war. Poor preparation, arrogance, pacifism, weak leadership, skepticism, cost and fear may all be pieces of substantial evidence that support the ultimate outcome of the American Revolution.


The British moral was doubted from the early stages. Their leadership was rarely assuring, and as action was taken, certainty and positivity were very seldom feelings...