How many Americans fought for the British in the American Revolution?

Approximately 50,000 Americans were part of the Loyalist military support for the king.

Few joined the British army and navy, but thousands served in provincial regiments under Loyalist officers.

American Indians, mainly in Canada, on the frontier, and in the South, also fought for Britain.

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