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Originally Posted by GWN7
Actually without the French supplying arms and money the revolution more than likely wouldn't have been a success. The money came from one Frenchman who really hated the British.  |
When the brave 3% of the men in what became the United States of America fought the red coats over an unreal tax of around 10% not only did we have some help on our land by the French but what REALLY tipped the war in our favor was love that the British had for Gibraltar. It seems that France and Spain decided to attack England's steadfast hold on Gibraltar. 13 pesky colonies or the wealth of trade from India and other colonies?
There was a vast fleet that was destined to crush the 3% of the men fighting here to for a free land. England had a choice, Gibraltar or the colonies. They made their choice.
Gibraltar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia,
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Revolution
Great Siege of Gibraltar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
But for the brits driving on the right side of the road? It gives your strong side to your enemy.