... and storied history of military success. She had the largest, most nimble navy the world had ever seen, spread throughout the globe. Britain's economy was strong, prominent among nations in all areas of commerce, banking, and agriculture. Military supplies were plentiful, credit easily obtained, and the early vestiges of the Industrial Revolution were gaining a foothold with England in the forefront. ... . Gates also had the advantage of greater numbers, better intelligence, ease of resupply and reinforcement, and favorable terrain. Burgoyne faced a difficult choice. Either he could sust...

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