George Washington applied for the command of a Virginia militia regiment in 1754, during the early stages of the French and Indian War. He was appointed as a lieutenant colonel and given command of the Virginia forces, which marked the beginning of his military career. Washington's leadership in this conflict helped to establish his reputation as a military leader.
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George Washington joined the Virginia Militia in 1754 at the age of 22. He was appointed as a lieutenant colonel during the French and Indian War, marking the beginning of his military career. Washington's experience in the militia would later play a significant role in his leadership during the American Revolutionary War.
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Yes, he was
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The Continental Army was all the militia, minutemen, etc. of the Original Thirteen Colonies joined together under the command of George Washington.
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George Washington.
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None. He wasn't there. The battle was fought between the British and the Massachusetts militia. George Washington was in Virginia.
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