Loyalists
Advantages:
1. Most powerful Navy in the world
2.Rich war chest
3.Cooperation of American Loyalists
4.Professional soldiers
5.Well equipped, well trained, disciplined fighting force
Patriots
Advantages:
1. Good hunters
2. Spirit of Independence
3. Fighting on home turf
4. Superior Leadership (George Washington)
5. Officers were trained by the British in the French and Indian war
Patriots
Disadvantage:
1. No navy
2. Lack of training and discipline
3. Shortage of ammunition, clothing, medical supplies, food, ect
4. Smaller population
5. Short-term enlistments hurt numbers