Question

Please helpp!!!! In what way did the Americans break the rules of the 18th century warfare?

Answer 1

Answer: Hello. America did not ‘break’ the rules but here are a few things you may be looking for.

Explanation: English officers bought their commissions, America had no aristocracy, so commissions were based mostly on ability, experience and connections.

Targeting officers.

Use of militias.

Use of Irregular forces. Lining one’s soldiers in a row

standing up

marching them towards the enemy soldiers

standing in a line marching towards your soldiers

No hiding behind trees allowed!