NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Military leadership in the American Revolutionary War

A great number of military leaders played a role in the American Revolutionary War. Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, Dutch Republic, Spain, American Indians Kingdom of Great Britain, German mercenaries, Loyalists, American Indians Commanders George Washington, Comte de Rochambeau, Nathanael Greene, Bernardo de GÃ¡lvez Sir William Howe, Sir Henry Clinton, Lord Cornwallis (more commanders) The American Revolutionary War (1775â€“1783), also known as the...

United States

When the war began, the American colonists did not have a regular army (also known as a "standing army"). Each colony had traditionally provided for its own defenses through the use of local militia. The armed forces of a state are its government sponsored defense and fighting forces and organizations. ... A standing army is an army composed of full time professional soldiers. ... Lexington Minuteman representing militia minuteman John Parker Militia is the activity of one or more citizens organized to provide defense or paramilitary service, or those engaged in such activity. ...

Continental army

Seeking to coordinate military efforts, the Continental Congress established (on paper) a regular army—the Continental Army—in June 1775, and appointed George Washington as commander-in-chief. The development of the Continental Army was always a work in progress, and Washington reluctantly augmented the regular troops with militia throughout the war. The Continental Congress is the label given to these two girls that i know. ... Illustration depicting uniforms and weapons used during the 1779 to 1783 period of the American Revolution by showing four soldiers standing in an informal group General George Washington, was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army on June 15, 1775. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732â€“December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775â€“1783), and was later elected the first President of the United States. ... Commander-in-Chief (in NATO-lingo often C-in-C or CINC pronounced sink) is the commander of all the military forces within a particular region or of all the military forces of a state. ...

Detail from Washington and his generals at Yorktown by Charles Willson Peale, 1782 The two-dimensional work of art depicted in this image is in the public domain in the United States and in those countries with a copyright term of life of the author plus 100 years. ... Detail from Washington and his generals at Yorktown by Charles Willson Peale, 1782 The two-dimensional work of art depicted in this image is in the public domain in the United States and in those countries with a copyright term of life of the author plus 100 years. ... Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827), self-portrait from 1822 Charles Willson Peale (April 15, 1741 â€“ February 22, 1827) was an American painter, soldier and naturalist. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau (July 1, 1725 â€“ May 10, 1807), French soldier, was born at VendÃ´me (Loir-et-Cher). ... The Conway Cabal refers to a conspiracy in late 1777 and 1778 designed to remove George Washington as commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. ... The Newburgh Conspiracy was a plot hatched in 1783 by officers in the Continental Army to oust Congress in a coup and set up a military dictatorship. ... Charles Lee Charles Lee (1732â€“1782) was a British soldier turned Virginia planter who was a Major General of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. ... William Smallwood portrait by Charles Willson Peale. ... John Eager Howard (June 4, 1752 - October 12, 1827) was a American politician from Maryland. ... Daniel Brodhead IV (1736-1809) was an American military and political leader during the American Revolutionary War and early days of the republic. ... The Ohio Historical Societys marker at the Colonel Crawford Burn Site Monument in Wyandot County, Ohio. ... Edward Hand (December 31, 1744â€“September 3, 1802) was an American physician and soldier from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. ...

American militia

General John Stark John Stark (August 28, 1728 - May 8, 1822) was a general who served in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. ... William Whipple, Jr. ... Nicholas Herkimer (about 1728-1777) was a militia general in the American Revolutionary War, who died of wounds after the Battle of Oriskany. ...

Frontier

This 1820 oil painting by Chester Harding is the only portrait of Daniel Boone made from life. ... Clark as painted by Matthew Harris Jouett in 1825 George Rogers Clark (November 19, 1752 â€“ February 13, 1818) was the preeminent American military leader on the northwestern frontier during the American Revolutionary War. ...

International leaders allied with the American Patriots

--71. ... Tadeusz KoÅ›ciuszko // Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura KoÅ›ciuszko ( ; 1746 â€“ 1817) was a Polish and Lithuanian national hero, general and a leader of 1794 uprising (which bears his name) against the Russian Empire. ... Francisco de Miranda SebastiÃ¡n Francisco de Miranda RodrÃguez (commonly known as Francisco de Miranda March 28, 1750 â€“ July 14, 1816) was a South American revolutionary whose own plan for the independence of the Spanish American colonies failed, but who is regarded as a forerunner of SimÃ³n Bol... Kazimierz PuÅ‚aski. ... Baron von Steuben Friedrich Wilhelm Augustus Steuben, Baron von Steuben (November 15, 1730-November 28, 1794) was a German army officer who served with George Washington in the American Revolutionary War and is credited with teaching American troops the essentials of military drill and discipline. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... This article is about the American naval commander. ...

British Empire

Government officials

George III (George William Frederick; 4 June 1738 â€“ 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until 1 January 1801, and thereafter United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death. ... Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford, KG , PC (April 13, 1732 â€“ August 5, 1792), more often known by his earlier title, Lord North, was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1770 to 1782, and a major actor in the American Revolution. ... Lord George Germain (1780). ...

British army

Commanders in chief in North America

Engraving of Thomas Gage Sir Thomas Gage (1719 â€“ April 2, 1787) was a British general and commander in chief of the North American forces from 1763 to 1775 during the early days of the American Revolution. ... Sir William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe PC (August 10, 1729 â€“ July 12, 1814) was an English General who was Commander-in-Chief of British forces during the American Revolutionary War, one of the three Howe brothers. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester. ...

Other military officers

Karla torres Benedict Arnold Benedict Arnold (January 14, 1741 â€“ June 14, 1801) was a general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. ... John Burgoyne General John Burgoyne (1722 â€“ June 4, 1792) was a British general and playwright. ... Lord Cornwallis redirects here. ... General the Hon. ... General Simon Fraser Simon Fraser (1729 - October 7, 1777, Saratoga, New York) was a British general during the American Revolutionary War who was killed in the Battle of Bemis Heights. ... Henry Hamilton (c. ... Lieutenant-Colonel Banastre Tarleton by Sir Joshua Reynolds Sir Banastre Tarleton, 1st Baronet (August 21, 1754â€“January 25, 1833) was a British soldier and politician. ... Colonel Johannn Rall (alt. ...

Rangers and Indian Department officials

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French & Spanish leaders

Comte Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector d Estaing Portrait by Benson John Lossing in The pictorial field-book of the revolution Comte Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector d Estaing Comte Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector d Estaing (November 1729 - April 28, 1794) was a French admiral. ... François Joseph Paul, marquis de Grasse Tilly, comte de Grasse (1722 - January 1788), French admiral, was born at Bar, in the present départment of the Alpes-Maritimes. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Pierre Charles LEnfant LEnfants plan for Washington Pierre Charles LEnfant (2 August 1754; Paris, France â€“ 14 June 1825; Prince Georges County, Maryland) was a French-born American architect and urban planner. ... Jacques-Donatien Le Ray (1726-1803) was a French Father of the American Revolution, but later an opponent of the French Revolution. ... Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau (July 1, 1725 â€“ May 10, 1807), French soldier, was born at VendÃ´me (Loir-et-Cher). ... Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes (December 20, 1717â€”February 13, 1787) was a French statesman and diplomat. ... Bernardo de GÃ¡lvez Bernardo de GÃ¡lvez, conde de Galvez (23 July 1746 born in Macharaviaya, a mountain village in the province of MÃ¡laga, Spain â€“ 1786) was Spanish governor of Louisiana from 1777 to 1785, and Viceroy of New Spain 1785-1786. ... MatÃas de GÃ¡lvez y Gallardo, Viceroy of New Spain MatÃas de GÃ¡lvez y Gallardo (ca. ... Francisco Saavedra de Sangronis (1746-1819), was a Spanish government official and soldier who assisted the French and Americans in raising funds for the Siege of Yorktown in 1781. ... Juan Francisco de LÃ¡ngara y Huarte, La CoruÃ±a, c. ...

Native Americans

Seneca Chief Cornplanter Portrait by F. Bartoli, 1796 This painting is part of the Henry Luce III Collection at the New York Historical Society. ... Seneca Chief Cornplanter Portrait by F. Bartoli, 1796 This painting is part of the Henry Luce III Collection at the New York Historical Society. ... Joseph Brant, painted in London by leading court painter George Romney in 1776 Thayendanegea or Joseph Brant (sometimes spelled Brandt or Brand) (c. ... Blue Jacket or Weyapiersenwah (c. ... Chief Cornplanter portrait by F. Bertoli, 1796 GaiÃ¤ntwakÃª (c. ... Cornstalk (1720?â€“November 10, 1777) was a prominent leader of the Shawnee people in the era of the American Revolution. ... Dragging Canoe (1730? â€“ 1792) was an American Indian war leader who led a dissident band of young Cherokees against the United States in the American Revolutionary War. ... Guyasuta (c. ... Red Jacket (known as Otetiani in his youth and Segoyewatha after 1780) (c. ... White Eyes (c. ... Statue of Hopocan (Captain Pipe) in Barberton, Ohio Captain Pipe (Hopocan) was a chief of the Delaware Lenape Indians and a member of the Wolf Clan. ... Buckongahelas (1725?â€“May 1805) was a Delaware (Lenape) war leader who led his followers against the United States during the American Revolutionary War and again in the Northwest Indian War; in the latter war he helped win the most devastating military victory ever achieved by American Indians against the United...

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