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)