When the war first started the Americans were at a severe disadvantage, their military and navy were under armed and undermanned due to the earlier policies of the executive branch. Even the militia's were poorly trained. The Americans strategy was lacking, they divided their forces into three groups, each one setting out from different areas, Detroit, Niagara, and Lake Champlain. Each was beaten back by the enemies. The better strategy would of been to attack the English and Canadians at their heart, Montreal. It would of cut off supplies to all the enemies western holdings.
America was able to update her fleet of ships, though. It became better trained and armed than that of the British, faster ships, better manned, and no crew members forced
America was able to update her fleet of ships, though. It became better trained and armed than that of the British, faster ships, better manned, and no crew members forced