I am convinced that our system of temporary enlistments have prolonged war.we may expect everything from ours that a milita is capable of, but we must not expect... Service for which regulars alone are fit. The late battle of Camden is a sad comment upon this doctrine. The militia fled at first fire, and left the continental troops surronded... --from a letter written by George Washington to the continental congress
What is George Washington asking the continental congress to do?
What is wrong with George Washington's army the way it is?
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What were the differences between the men who served in a "militia" and those who served in the "continental troops" (the "regulars")?
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Is the answer too the second question the army was barely trained and unequipped.?
Not quite.
Re-read about the differences between the two types of soldiers, and then do some searches to find how many were in the continental army and how many were in various militias. You should be able to write a better answer.
You do know how to conduct searches on google or bing, yes?
Someone else help me plz
George Washington is expressing his concern about the effectiveness of the current system of temporary enlistments in the army. He suggests that the system of relying heavily on militia troops, who are only available for a limited time, has prolonged the war and led to negative outcomes in battles like the recent Battle of Camden.
In the letter, Washington does not explicitly ask the continental congress to take a specific action. However, his intention seems to be to convey the message that the current reliance on militia troops is not working effectively and that a more professional and organized army, consisting of regular troops, is needed to achieve success in battles.