George Washington’s role of commander in the American revolution proved to be quite important. When he assumed this role, Washington had very little experience in the military field at all. So how is that that he was successful? George Washington was a strong leader because, despite his little experience, he lead America to independence.
On the twenty second of February, 1732, George Washington was born. Forty three years later he would become commander in chief of all Continental forces. However, before this Washington was originally a British citizen and also a Redcoat. This gave Washington some experience in the military field. Washington’s role in the French and Indian War, where he lead 500 soldiers, also prepared him for the role of commander. During this war he “learned many important command principles from the British regular officers that he marched with during the French and Indian War and British army manuals that he studied.” Soon though, George began to disagree with the way Britain was running things. He believed New England should have more freedom than that of which was given to them. So, George Washington left the Redcoats and went on to begin the fight for american independance. One year before …show more content…
This effort to defend New York almost jeopardized New England’s independence and barely escaped ending in a disaster. “Washington's forces on August 22, 1776 were flanked out of their positions atop the Gowanus Heights and soundly defeated by William Howe’s roughly 20,000 man force on Long Island.” Washington was afraid that his retreat route would be blocked by the Royal Navy entering through the East River, so he made an order that all flat boats should be brought to where he was. By doing so, the army could be moved to Manhattan. This was successful and Washington didn’t even lose a single man. The British were astonished by such a remarkable
On the twenty second of February, 1732, George Washington was born. Forty three years later he would become commander in chief of all Continental forces. However, before this Washington was originally a British citizen and also a Redcoat. This gave Washington some experience in the military field. Washington’s role in the French and Indian War, where he lead 500 soldiers, also prepared him for the role of commander. During this war he “learned many important command principles from the British regular officers that he marched with during the French and Indian War and British army manuals that he studied.” Soon though, George began to disagree with the way Britain was running things. He believed New England should have more freedom than that of which was given to them. So, George Washington left the Redcoats and went on to begin the fight for american independance. One year before …show more content…
This effort to defend New York almost jeopardized New England’s independence and barely escaped ending in a disaster. “Washington's forces on August 22, 1776 were flanked out of their positions atop the Gowanus Heights and soundly defeated by William Howe’s roughly 20,000 man force on Long Island.” Washington was afraid that his retreat route would be blocked by the Royal Navy entering through the East River, so he made an order that all flat boats should be brought to where he was. By doing so, the army could be moved to Manhattan. This was successful and Washington didn’t even lose a single man. The British were astonished by such a remarkable