Marquis de La Fayette was the French officer on Washington's staff. He was just 20 years old when he took this position. He had great admiration for George Washington and even named his first born child after him.
The Marquis de Lafayette was the French nobleman who joined Gen Washington's staff during the American Revolution, and in fact trained the Continental soldiers during their brutal winter at Valley Forge. He was already a skilled officer when he arrived, and did much to assist Washington in training his civilian-soldiers.
A French nobleman who volunteered to serve in George Washington's army during the American Revolutionary War was Marquis de Lafayette. He played a crucial role in securing French support for the American cause and contributed significantly to key battles, including the Siege of Yorktown. Lafayette's enthusiasm and commitment to the principles of liberty and democracy made him a beloved figure in both American and French history.
french and Indian war(7 years war) ... his troops got captured by the french. :(
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The Marquis de Lafayette was the French nobleman who joined Gen Washington's staff during the American Revolution, and in fact trained the Continental soldiers during their brutal winter at Valley Forge. He was already a skilled officer when he arrived, and did much to assist Washington in training his civilian-soldiers.
Yes. Washington served with distinction as an officer in the provincial militia during the French and Indian War.
A French nobleman who volunteered to serve in George Washington's army during the American Revolutionary War was Marquis de Lafayette. He played a crucial role in securing French support for the American cause and contributed significantly to key battles, including the Siege of Yorktown. Lafayette's enthusiasm and commitment to the principles of liberty and democracy made him a beloved figure in both American and French history.
french and Indian war(7 years war) ... his troops got captured by the french. :(
In 1776 there were two branches. The army and navy. Washington had served as a young man in the British army. He was in the French and Indian war. This was his only service until he took over the American army.
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Yes, Washington served the Colonial/British alliance during the French and Indian Wars. He started out as a lieutenant colonel and rose to the rank of commander in chief of the Virginia militia. He was appointed to these ranks by the British of course.
The colonists' army was officially known as the Continental Army, and its leader was George Washington. Washington, after the war, served as the nation's first president.
I believe you are referring to Gilbert du Motier (Marquis de Lafayette).
George Washington became commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in 1775 and served until 1783.
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