Comparing The Battle Of Waterloo And The Battle Of Agincourt Waterloo

The American Revolution was about different conflicts. The conflict arose from growing tensions between residents of Great Britain’s 13 North American colonies and the colonial government. The colonists wanted independence from Great Britain because the king created unreasonable taxes. After that the colonists decided to rebel against this. There were several battles that change the outcome of the American Revolution. For example, the Battle of Trenton changes the course of the war because the Americans won. The Battle of Trenton was the most important battle because Hessian army was crushed in Washington's raid and it made people more confident in the country.

The observation and fields of fire favored the Franco-American forces. They were prepared to conduct reconnaissance on the British to gather intelligence that was useful in their attacks. They were able to destroy, neutralize, and suppress the enemy with effective artillery bombardments. The Franco-American troops were also able to occupy the abandoned redoubts, which helped establish fire superiority. The British were able to fire artillery in retaliation but fell short in accomplishing large amounts of damages. As the British crossed the river into Gloucester, they suffered a high number of casualties at the hands of the cannon batteries. At this point in the battle, Cornwallis did not have enough ammunition or supplies and

3) What advantages and disadvantages did the American rebels and the British possess as the war began? Why was the Battle of Saratoga such a key to American success in the Revolutionary War? What role did France play in winning the America’s independence and what were the long-term implications for France?

During the time of the American Revolution, there were many battles that took place and affected the Revolution. One battle though, made a huge impact on the American Revolution. The Battle of Saratoga proved that the disadvantaged and weaker American forces were strong enough to overpower the British forces. It all started when General John Burgoyne needed to get his forces to Albany. He and his army headed across the Hudson River, where they would then take a road south-ward to Albany. Burgoyne knew the enemy (American forces) were in the area, but he did not know of their exact location. Leading to the Battles of Bemis Heights and Freeman's Farm, the Battle of Saratoga became known as a highly significant battle

The battle of Trenton and the battle of Saratoga brought a crucial victory to the Continental Army, but the battle of Trenton improved morale in the patriots more so than the battle of Saratoga did. The battle of Trenton proved to be significant by ultimately turning the tide of the conflict in their favor, improving morale and hope for the war.

The Battle of Saratoga and Yorktown are said to be two of the most influencive battles of the Revolutionary War because of what they attributed to. The Battle of Saratoga proved to be a turning point since France made a military alliance with the Americans once they defeated British. This gave a great advantage to the Americans since they were now aided with ammunition, guns, money, and troops. A few years later came the Battle of Yorktown, with the Amercians once again claiming victory after the British general Cornwallis surrendered. While this battle was not the last in the war, it did prompt the British government to eventually negotiate an end to the war. In conclusion, the battles of Saratoga and Yorktown proved to be very influencial

He ordered his men to take up “street firing” positions. He was preparing his men to attack the oncoming rebels. The Redcoats set up their street firing positions from behind the bridge perpendicular to the river. Captain Laurie was inexperienced and called the wrong tactical maneuver for the situation. The street firing tactic was appropriate for sending a large volume of fire into a narrow alley between the buildings of a city, but not for an open path behind a bridge. Confusion ensued as the Redcoats started retreating over the bridge in an attempt to form up in the street-firing position. Redcoat Lieutenant (LT) William Sutherland, who was in the rear of the formation, knew that maneuver was not adequate for the situation and ordered flankers to be sent out. LT Sutherland was from a different company and only four soldiers obeyed him. The remainder of the troops, despite the confusion, followed the orders of the superior officer. (1775, 04/19: Battles of Lexington and Concord. (2007, June 26).

The French wore bright and stylish colors, opposed to the Mexicans. General Zaragosa ordered colonel Diaz to take his Calvary, the best in the world at that time, out to the French flanks. The French in response sent their Calvary to chase them. As a consequence to the French they were butchered, and the remaining infantrymen tried one last time to charge the Mexicans in unfavorable terrain and stampeding cattle and lost. The Mexican's were victorious and Diaz's superb horsemen chased the remaining French off.

From 1754-63, America and Britain fought side by side in the colonies. The French and Indian War made the colonies rethink their allegiance to Britain and fostered the idea of independence in the colonies. Firstly, British soldiers made American soldiers feel inferior. Then a multitude of proclamations, laws, and rules, were passed that negatively impacted the colonies without their input. These actions led the colonies to band together and nurtured a spirit of independence in the British colonies in America.

British troops were sent to take all the weapons from the colonies. This caused the first Revolutionary Battle at Lexington and Concord in 1775. There was a group of men that were not trained in war who won over the 700 British soldiers. Paul Revere and other riders rode to the colonies to warn that the British troops were coming. There had already been a lot of tension that was building for a long time with the 13 colonies and those in authority of the British. There was a fight at the Lexington town green and that set off the fight, but the British were not prepared for how many men from the colonies would be in the fight. The colonists won their independence in 1783.

he Battles of Lexington and Concord signaled the start of the American Revolutionary war on April 19, 1775. The British Army set out from Boston to capture rebel leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock in Lexington as well as to destroy the Americans store of weapons and ammunition in Concord. The colonists were warned however, by riders including Paul Revere, that the British Army was approaching. Sam Adams and John Hancock were able to escape and the local militia was able to hide much of their ammunition and weapon

The warfare in Waterloo consisted primarily of rifles, swords, cavalry, and artillery; these weapons were most effective close range which resulted in the French and British being in close proximity to one another. With immense amounts of training, a variety of battle tactics and formations, the square was ultimately the most effective. However, despite being located a short distance away from the enemy, thick, black smoke obstructed the soldiers’ vision on both sides of the battlefield, creating a less than optimal battle conditions. Due to the lack of effectiveness of their weapons, success in Waterloo often depended on the experience of the

When the author says “Half a league, half a league” (Line 1) he is saying that they charged forward into the “valley of death” for about a mile and a half. As they rode forward their commander told them to keep moving forward and attack the gunners “Forward, the Light Brigade! Charge for the guns!” he said” (Line 5 & 6). As the poems goes on it says “Was there a man dismayed?/ Not though the soldier knew/ Someone had blundered.” (Lines 10-12). The author means to say that the soldiers realized that as they were charging forward their commander had made a mistake. “Then they rode back, but not/ Not the six hundred.” (Lines 37 & 38) After they broke through enemy lines the soldiers began to withdraw but they had suffered many casualties so they were “Not the six hundred” (Line 38). As they rode back they were hit with cannon fire from the back and on both sides. When the brigade retreated “Back from the mouth of hell.” (Line 47). Men and horses collapsed and few remained to make the journey back. The world stood in awe at the courage of he soldiers. All of the 600 men that fought in that battle still remain worthy of honor and tribute today.

As the battle went on, the Prussian Army was fast approaching. When Napoleon received word of the impending Prussian arrival, he decided to send 20,000 troops, to his left flank, to intercept the Prussians. Although, this was a sensible approach, it severely weakened the main attack. The French finally push through and took La Haye Sainte (the estate in the center of the Battlefield) but, this would end up being a small victory in a battle that would have an inevitable outcome. The British retreated their men, behind the ridge, in an attempt to hide them from the French viewpoint. The French, thinking they had the British on their heels, sent their elite soldiers (Old Guard) up the middle of the battlefield and over the ridge. Unknowingly to the French, Duke Wellington hatched a plan to hide some of his troops. As the Old Guard begins its assault, of the British center line, they are surprised by British troops lying in wait, on their flanks, in the high corn fields. The Old Guard is routed by three horse batteries attacking their flanks. With the Prussian Army destroying the left flank of the French Army, Wellington sounds the general charge. The charge is successful in pushing back the French lines. Napoleon regroups his Old Guard and orders them to attack. By this time, the Old Guard is down to under 200 men. Once again, Wellington uses his plan to hide

“Three factors drove economic success and failure between Waterloo and the Second World War- technology, globalization, and state policy.” (Allen, 55) Earlier in the chapter Allen talks about how the east empires were becoming successful because of the manufacturing industries they were successful by using these three tactics. Asia ran out of business because of two reasons, the first one being that Europe technology made them more sufficient in manufacturing which resulted in cutting costs in Asia; the second is that ‘steamships and railways made international competition more intense.’ (Allen, page 55) Comparative Advantage had a role in the above quote because it explains why some countries only exported and imported within each other, so