Why did the British move much of its military operations to the south

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Victor Hogan

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23 February, 00:54

Why did the British move much of its military operations to the south

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For the British, the South represented a much friendlier terrain than New England. By and large, the South was easily reinforceable by water (until the French Navy entered the water) and the wealthy citizens of the South were often more sympathetic to the Crown than the rebellion.