Washington's army had spent the summer of 1777 fighting a string of losing battles. The Americans harassed the British army in skirmishes and minor battles for much of the fighting season. In the fall, the Americans showed pluck at the BATTLE OF BRANDYWINE in September and the BATTLE OF GERMANTOWN in October. Yet the Americans were unable to keep the British out of Philadelphia.
Colonial General Charles Lee who wanted command of the Colonial Army, but, when he got it, proved to be a terrible leader, and almost led the Colonials to defeat, however, General George Washington railed the soldiers and saved the day. It was while General Washington inspired and led the troops, that he cursed Gen. Lee. It was the end of General Lee's military career, and he soon went home in disgrace.
Patriot soldiers needed a victory
General George Washington made it clear to American patriots and to his soldiers that the so-called "pope" holiday had to be ended. He explained that the aid of French Catholics would help the American Revolution. His stance was a step towards religious tolerance in the future American nation.
He died in Washington, D.C. apparently from natural causes, on July 15, 1948, one of the most honored soldiers in American history.
General Lafayette of the French military volunteered his services to General George Washington and his involvement was a large reason the Americans won the war. The country of France sent a lot of soldiers and aid due to the influence of General Lafayette. See the link below for his very long full name and more about this vastly interesting man.
Colonial General Charles Lee who wanted command of the Colonial Army, but, when he got it, proved to be a terrible leader, and almost led the Colonials to defeat, however, General George Washington railed the soldiers and saved the day. It was while General Washington inspired and led the troops, that he cursed Gen. Lee. It was the end of General Lee's military career, and he soon went home in disgrace.
before he died
Washington's army had spent the summer of 1777 fighting a string of losing battles. The Americans harassed the British army in skirmishes and minor battles for much of the fighting season. In the fall, the Americans showed pluck at the BATTLE OF BRANDYWINE in September and the BATTLE OF GERMANTOWN in October. Yet the Americans were unable to keep the British out of Philadelphia.
He trained the soldiers.
Lafayette was a very important commander of troops, and aided General Washington. He donated muskets and clothing to the other soldiers in the war. He backed up General Washington when he was threatened to be replaced as General. Lafayette was known as the "soldiers' friend".
He delivered an emotional speech convinving the soldiers to have faith in Congress.
General George Washington. Valley Forge was not a battle. It is the name of the place in Pennsylvania where the Continental Army made camp during the winter of 1777-78. The conditions were terrible. The men were without adequate clothing, shelter or food. Yet, instead of falling apart, the army held together as the soldiers endured the privations. In the spring, when supplies were able to reach the encampent, the army received new training under Baron Von Stueben. After this terrible experience the Continetal Army always fought well in the remainder of the war.
The Patriot soldiers needed a victory.
Patriot soldiers needed a victory
Patriot soldiers needed a victory
She didn't help, but I'm sure she sent good vibes to the soldiers fighting in the war :)
All of them. General Washington is selected/ elected to be Commander in Chief on 15 June 1775. General Washington takes command of the army, which was based outside of Boston at Cambridge on 3, July, 1775.