What was one reason for the failure of British troops in the South? Spanish colonies in the South supported the Patriots instead of the Loyalists. The British had to divert troops to defend Gulf Coast forts under Spanish attack. Spanish troops prevented the British from getting supplies to Loyalist militia. The Spanish commander withdrew his support for Loyalist forces in the South.

One of the reasons for the failure of British troops in the South was that The British had to divert troops to defend Gulf Coast forts under Spanish attack.

We are referring to the War of 1812.

In this armed conflict, the US fouth against the British because Great Britain did not want the United States to trade with other countries, the British navy impressment of American sailors, and because the colonies wanted to expand their territories.

On February 17, 1815, both countries signed the Treaty of Ghent to put an end to the war. British had not accomplished much and suffered in the southern states. One of the reasons for the failure of British troops in the South was that The British had to divert troops to defend Gulf Coast forts under Spanish attack.