One of the hallmarks of the clashes between the kingdom and its European foes was the inability of either side to take and hold land or to permanently cut off supply routes, with the exception being the Dutch, who managed to do so for an extended period of time in 1762.
One of the distinguishing aspects of the conflicts between the kingdom and its European enemies was their inability to secure territory or disrupt vital transportation networks, with the exception being the Dutch, who managed to do so for a considerable time in 1762.