In 1776 when the colonies declared independence they needed an army. Washington went to Congress in a uniform he had made and told them he wanted to command the American troops. He pointed out that he had experience in the French and Indian war as a British officer. This was pretty much true, but he wasn't considered a prominent officer. Congress told him that they would give him a chance and gave him the commission. In reality he did make an astute insightful commander.
The Continental Army was formed on June 14, 1775.
The second continental Congress.
it was established in 1775 The second continental congress formed the continental army and made George Washington a general.
Second continental congress
The Continental Army was formed by the Continental Congress on June 17, 1775, after the outbreak of the American Revolution.
"There was no organization called the US Continental Army because the United States hadn't been formed when the Continental Army was assembled." Optionally: "George Washington was a General in the Continental Army."
The Continental Army was formed on June 14, 1775.
The Continental Army.
The second continental Congress.
it was established in 1775 The second continental congress formed the continental army and made George Washington a general.
The Continental Army was formed on June 14, 1775. It was established by a resolution of the Continental Congress. The army was supported by local militias.
formed the continental army
Second continental congress
The Continental Army was formed by the Continental Congress on June 17, 1775, after the outbreak of the American Revolution.
The Continental Army was formed by the Continental Congress on June 17, 1775, after the outbreak of the American Revolution.
The continental army was formed by the Continental Congress. The appointed George Washington to be overall commander of the forces about to battle the British.
"There was no organization called the US Continental Army because the United States hadn't been formed when the Continental Army was assembled." Optionally: "George Washington was a General in the Continental Army."
the Continental Army's first major victory was at the battle of Saratoga.