British forces in Canada were professional and well trained, but they were outnumbered by the American army sent to destroy them. However, Britain's native allies did much to compensate for its army's inferior numbers during the war. The British army was also handicapped by geography. While the Americans could concentrate their forces anywhere, Canadian forces had to be divided between remote outposts in Upper Canada, Montreal, and Quebec City. Montreal and Quebec City were especially vital.
That system was founded originally on the expansion of the nomadic lifestyle of the Mongols. Other elements were invented by Genghis Khan, his generals, and his successors.