The Disadvantages and Advantages of the War of Independence During this essay you will learn the advantages and disadvantages of the Americans and British during the War of Independence. You will hear about the strong will of the Americans and their passion for freedom. The British’s strength and amazing military tactics. How America over came such a big hurdle in the making of our country. The few disadvantages that the British did have, were enough for a window of opportunity for the Americans. They were over three-thousand miles away which made it difficult for them to obtai