BOTH SIDE'S LIFE WASN'T SO EXCELLENT
There were many things wrong and saddening about these two side's conditions during the war. Even the British didn't have it all that great. There were some same problems that both faced. One was the pay. The British's were as low as 8 pence after all the deductions, which equals up to today's 20 cents. There was also the condition of the harsh weather. The British did have an advantage of this, with their more support of money for the needed supplies of comfort from the King. For the Continental soldiers, they had to move in groups in harsh weathers through snow or the hot sun. Both also had somewhat of no choice to join the war when it got more out of hand and serious. Most were in the action of force. Some British young men would go to a pub (bar) where there would be a recruiter ( already soldiers that try to recruit more men by all means) and when they wake up, they would receive a shocking message that they had agreed to the 'King's Shilling', which is a bonus paid by the Crown for enlisting and the only way out was by death. Also, to keep both sides in strict discipline, their leaders would 'show examples' of them if a crime, such as theft or disobeying, was committed by hanging them or shooting them. As you can see, life as a soldier for both sides of the British and Colonists were very harsh and horrendous, and so even if they did not fight for the side that you have picked and are on, respect for their bravery if not, the things they had to go through, should be given.