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Captain Richard Lernoult was the commander of the military garrison at the fort and Henry Hamilton was the British Lieutenant Governor and Superintendent of Indian Affairs and thus was the principle civilian authority at the fort.
The commander (president) of the Confederacy itself was Jefferson Davis. The commander of the Confederate Army was Robert E. Lee.
In the Confederate States, there were multiple commanders who led the Confederate army at different times during the American Civil War. The most well-known Confederate commander was General Robert E. Lee. In the United States, the commander of the army is typically the President of the United States as the Commander-in-Chief, while the actual day-to-day leadership falls to the General of the Army, who is currently General Mark A. Milley.
The flag of the Bonhomme Richard was an American naval ensign created for Captain John Paul Jones, the commander of the ship during the American Revolutionary War. It featured a design that included the colors and symbols of the Continental Navy. The ship is famously known for its victory over the British warship HMS Serapis in 1779. The flag symbolizes the spirit of American resistance and naval prowess during the struggle for independence.
During the American Civil War, the commander of the Union Army was General Ulysses S. Grant, who was appointed as General-in-Chief in March 1864. He played a crucial role in leading Union forces to victory over the Confederacy. Grant's strategic approach and determination were significant factors in the Union's success, culminating in the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in April 1865.
The British commander during the seizure of Suez (Serapis) in 1914 was Major General A. Wallace. He led the British forces to secure the crucial Suez Canal during World War I.
The capture of the Seraphis refers to the seizure of a merchant ship named the Seraphis by the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. This event took place in the early 19th century and was part of the broader context of maritime conflict and trade disruptions caused by the wars. The Seraphis was used by the British for naval purposes following its capture, highlighting the strategic importance of controlling merchant vessels during this period. Such captures were common as nations sought to weaken their enemies' economic capabilities.
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During the Revolutionary war there was no such thing as a Supreme Commander. On a June 15th,1775 the Patriots named George Washington as the Commander in Chief of the American Armies against Great Britain.
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Commander George Dewey was a U.S. naval commander who defeated the Spanish in Manila Bay during the Spanish American War.
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