asked 177k views
2 votes
What army did Howe feel would do the most damage if he destroyed them, and what General did Howe send home?

asked
User Tiago
by
7.3k points

1 Answer

2 votes

Final answer:

General William Howe believed that destroying the American army would cause the most damage. He sent General Thomas Gage home, who had a high casualty rate by ordering frontal assaults against fortified positions.

Step-by-step explanation:

General William Howe believed that if he destroyed the American army, it would cause the most damage to their cause. To strategically weaken the Americans, Howe sent General Thomas Gage home, who was responsible for ordering frontal assaults against fortified positions and had a high casualty rate among the British troops.

answered
User Ali Yucel Akgul
by
8.3k points

No related questions found

Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.