When the Continental Army formed 250 years ago at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, George Washington was appointed its commander-in-chief and major general. During the winter of 1779–1780, ...
Wars are not won by evacuation, but George Washington’s decision to evacuate Long Island in August 1776 ultimately saved the ...
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: When the Continental Army formed 250 years ago at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, George Washington was appointed its commander-in-chief and ...