One of the many reasons the Americans failed to conquer Canada in 1775-76 was that they under-estimated how hard it would be and did not allocate sufficient men, money, weapons, and provisions to the invasion.
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One of the many reasons the Americans failed to conquer Canada in 1775-76 was that they under-estimated how hard it would be and did not allocate sufficient men, money, weapons, and provisions to the invasion.
These shortages only worsened when the fight with Britain intensified in the 13 colonies and the best men and equipment were directed to the fighting closer to home.
#OTD March 1, 1776, John Hancock wrote Charles Lee, considered one of the top generals in the Continental Army, to say he would not be going to Canada after all.
“The Congress have at Length Determin'd to Superceed the orders given you to proceed to Canada, and have this day come to a Resolution that you shall take the Command of the Continental Forces in the Southern Departmt. which Comprehends Virginia. North Carolina. South Carolina & Georgia,” wrote Hancock, in his role as president of the Continental Congress.
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