The British rules of war at the time precluded the targeting of enemy officers by the opposing army. For the American militia to do this was considered an act of cowardice and a crime of war.
They often elected their officers, otherwise they would be appointed by the colonial governor.
It was important because Nathanael Greene attacked Cornwallis and led him in a cat and mouse game. After that battle the battle of Yorktown was in play and Cornwallis Surrendered to the Patriots. So basically Because of Greene leading Cornwallis in a trap is why they won the war.
The Confederate militia fighting at Manassas Junction was led by General P.T Beauregard.
Sons Of Liberty
George Washington was the General that commanded an army of Frenchmen at Yorktown, Virginia. There were 3,100 militia and 8,000 continentals in addition to the 7,800 Frenchmen under his command.
George H. Steuart - militia general - was born on 1790-11-01.
George H. Steuart - militia general - died on 1867-10-21.
General Benjamin Lincoln
General William Howe commanded the militia on Breed's Hill [:
They often elected their officers, otherwise they would be appointed by the colonial governor.
Charles Cornwallis was defeated at Yorktown, a battle that took place during the American Civil War, because his troops were tired and sick from smallpox. Cornwallis was concentrating his fortification efforts on Yorktown, but forgot about the outer defenses. This gave Washington and Rochambeau opportunity to completely surround Cornwallis.
Andrew Jackson served as a Major General in the Tennessee Militia 1802-1812.
Andrew Jackson served as a Major General in the Tennessee Militia 1802-1812.
James Grant Gilchrist has written: 'A manual for infantry officers of the national guard ..' -- subject- s -: Officers' handbooks, Militia
Andrew Jackson was a Major General in the Tennessee militia. Davy Crockett served in the Tennessee militia under the command of General Andrew Jackson.
Andrew Jackson served as a Major General in the Tennessee Militia 1802-1812.
American Militia Men