Nathanael Greene: The Revolutionary War's Forgotten Genius

Nathanael Greene was one of the most important generals in the American Revolution. He was a brilliant strategist and tactician, and his victories at Cowpens and Guilford Court House were turning points in the war. Despite his many accomplishments, Greene is often overlooked in history. This book tells the story of Greene's life and career, and it argues that he deserves to be remembered as one of the greatest generals in American history.

The Road to Charleston: Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution

by John Buchanan

4.6 out of 5

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Greene's Early Life and Career

Nathanael Greene was born in Warwick, Rhode Island, in 1742. He was the son of a Quaker family, and he was raised in a religious environment. Greene was a bright and inquisitive child, and he showed an early interest in military history. He studied the works of the great military thinkers, and he developed a deep understanding of the art of war.

In 1770, Greene was elected to the Rhode Island General Assembly. He quickly became a leader in the colony's resistance to British rule. When the American Revolution began in 1775, Greene joined the Continental Army. He was appointed a brigadier general, and he served under George Washington at the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Greene's Role in the Revolutionary War

Greene played a major role in the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777. He commanded the left wing of the American army, and he helped to defeat the British forces under General John Burgoyne. Greene's victory at Saratoga was a turning point in the war, and it helped to convince the French to enter the war on the side of the Americans.

In 1780, Greene was appointed commander of the Southern Army. He was tasked with defending the southern colonies from British invasion. Greene faced a difficult challenge, as the British had a strong presence in the South. However, Greene was a brilliant tactician, and he was able to defeat the British at the Battle of Cowpens and the Battle of Guilford Court House.

Greene's victories in the South helped to turn the tide of the war. The British were forced to evacuate the Carolinas, and they were eventually defeated at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781. Greene played a major role in the American victory, and he is considered one of the greatest generals in American history.

Greene's Later Life and Legacy

After the war, Greene served as a delegate to the Continental Congress. He also helped to negotiate the Treaty of Paris, which ended the war. Greene retired from public life in 1785, and he moved to Georgia. He died in 1786 at the age of 44.

Nathanael Greene was a brilliant military leader and a true patriot. He played a major role in the American victory in the Revolutionary War, and he deserves to be remembered as one of the greatest generals in American history.

Nathanael Greene was a remarkable man who made a significant contribution to the American Revolution. He was a brilliant military leader, a skilled diplomat, and a true patriot. Greene's life and career should be an inspiration to us all.

The Road to Charleston: Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution

by John Buchanan

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3984 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	600 pages

FREE