Nathanael Greene, one of Washington’s best subordinates, became quartermaster general and miraculously improved the logistic system. The soldiers, tempered in adversity, developed a common pride in their military proficiency and ability to survive.
The rebel situation was worsened when Congress, against Washington’s wishes appointed Gates to command a new southern army. Congress had ordered Gates to drive the British out of the country. Gates marched to South Carolina when he met Cornwallis’s advancing army at Camden. When Cornwallis attacked, the militiamen threw down their weapons and fled. The continentals fought valiantly but they were overwhelmed and within three months, two American armies disappeared.
In the meantime Greene was placed in command of West Point. Compounding the agony was the treason of Benedict Arnold conspiring to selling the plans of West Point. Greene felt the responsibility of his position and put the location in an acceptable defense in order to be ready for a British attack. If Arnold, who served so nobly at Quebec, at Valcour Island, and during the Saratoga campaign, had lost all sense of honor and patriotism, how many others might follow his treason path? Greene listened to the point of view of Robertson to save the life of André, but he …show more content…
First was the French expeditionary force command which arrived at Newport, which the British had evacuated. Second, the revolutionary spirit was revived in the south. The British troops plundered when anyone who failed to take oath and allegiance would be considered in rebellion. This Revolution ignited into guerrilla warfare. Finally, bowing to Washington’s request, Congress appointed Greene to replace Gates. Greene skillfully coordinated his army activities to which they grew stronger and larger. Greene was thankful for the arrival of Daniel Morgan a commander of a rifle corps that fought well in prior
The rebel situation was worsened when Congress, against Washington’s wishes appointed Gates to command a new southern army. Congress had ordered Gates to drive the British out of the country. Gates marched to South Carolina when he met Cornwallis’s advancing army at Camden. When Cornwallis attacked, the militiamen threw down their weapons and fled. The continentals fought valiantly but they were overwhelmed and within three months, two American armies disappeared.
In the meantime Greene was placed in command of West Point. Compounding the agony was the treason of Benedict Arnold conspiring to selling the plans of West Point. Greene felt the responsibility of his position and put the location in an acceptable defense in order to be ready for a British attack. If Arnold, who served so nobly at Quebec, at Valcour Island, and during the Saratoga campaign, had lost all sense of honor and patriotism, how many others might follow his treason path? Greene listened to the point of view of Robertson to save the life of André, but he …show more content…
First was the French expeditionary force command which arrived at Newport, which the British had evacuated. Second, the revolutionary spirit was revived in the south. The British troops plundered when anyone who failed to take oath and allegiance would be considered in rebellion. This Revolution ignited into guerrilla warfare. Finally, bowing to Washington’s request, Congress appointed Greene to replace Gates. Greene skillfully coordinated his army activities to which they grew stronger and larger. Greene was thankful for the arrival of Daniel Morgan a commander of a rifle corps that fought well in prior