The Newcastle Ministry and the origins of failure in North America -- Legislative turmoil: governors, assemblies and the struggle for colonial support -- The colonial Americans: necessary but problematic allies -- How important were the Native Americans? -- A logistical problem: roads, transportation and adequate provisions -- The army: an inadequate, frightened and sickly force -- The performance of the navy: the effects of nature and the death of an admiral.
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