William Pitt greatly aided the success of the Seven Year's War. Though he was not cut out for a life in politics, he had an amazing capacity for war strategy. Pitt was confident enough to state, “I am sure I can save this country, and nobody else can.” Pitt started by selecting the best generals and admirals. Pitt strengthened British fleets and blocked French ports including their ports in the West Indies and Africa. He sent supplies and funding to Prussia which was Britians ally at the time. These supplies went towards tying down French forces on the continent. This resulted in many victories due to the near surrouding of France. Due to the Treaty of Paris (1763), Great Britian remained the supreme force in India and North America. Britian
