George Washington: Great Military HeroDuring the 1770's, the United States of America were fighting their revolution against the mightiest power back then: Britain. It didn't look good for the Americans at the start of the war because they didn't even have a good leader to command the Continental Army at first. But one hero emerged among thousands and his name was George Washington. As commander in chief during the American Revolution, Washington built a large army, held it together, kept it in a maneuverable condition, and prevented it from being destroyed by a crushing defeat. This army which was composed of rag-tag volunteers battled the superior British army and actually won numer ...view middle of the document...
The main American force under "Washington entered Trenton from the North-West while the other two American armies attacked from the South and East." Washington's brilliant army formation would trap the Hessians on there own turf and stop them from retreating on one side. The Hessians tried to fight back against the determined Americans but it was useless and they were forced to retreat. This battle showed how far George Washington would go to defeat the British army. This plan was most likely predicted to fail but George Washington pulled out and pulled out with only two casualties. On the other hand "the Hessians had 23 dead, 92 wounded, 913 captured." The Hessians lost so terribly because George Washington was fully prepared for the battle by out numbering the Hessians troops by 2 to 1. This was a major victory to the Americans thanks to the ingenious George Washington.Certainly, in every war there're always down points for both sides of the war and the down point for the Americans was the winter at Valley Forge. Here, George Washington saved the revolution by rallying his troops together and keeping their moral up with skillful speeches. With the winter setting, Washington sought quarters for his men. Though several locations were proposed, "he selected Valley Forge, 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia which proved to be an excellent choice." This strategic place was a great choice because the area was close enough to the British to keep their raiding and foraging parties out of the interior of Pennsylvania, yet far enough away to halt the threat of British surprise attacks. The high ground of Mount Joy and Mount Misery, combined with the Schuylkill River to the north, made the area easily defensible. Yet, the winter at Valley Forge was a "terrible one with men growing hungry and no clothes to keep them warm." Military efficiency, morale, and discipline were at an all time low in the war. But, there was "hope in the eyes of the soldiers and that hope came from George Washington." He continued to show inspirational leadership cheering the men up. He showed his greatly he cared for his soldiers and continued to ask for supplies from congress to supply his soldiers. Without him the army would have disbanded and the war would have been lost. Slowly but steadily the endurance, bravery, and sacrifice of the soldiers thanks to Washington began to payoff. Increasing amounts of supplies and equipment came into camp thanks to George Washington.No doubt, the Victory at Yorktown showed the bravery of George Washington when he led his army along with the French against the British. With the arrival of "Washington and Rochambeau, along with Lafayette's troops and 3,000 of de Grasse's men, the stranded British forces in Yorktown were outnumbered by a two to one margin and they were then subjected to heavy fire as work began on a siege line." The British were out numbered two to one wh...
