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Revoluntionary War Leaders (British Leaders ((Henry Clinton (Clinton took…
Revoluntionary War Leaders
British Leaders
Henry Clinton
Clinton took over as the Commander in Chief of the British forces from Howe in early 1778.
By the Seven Years War Henry Clinton had climbed the ranks to lieutenant colonel. He was sent to Europe in 1760 where he was wounded in battle. His bravery won him quite a bit of public notice and a promotion to colonel. By 1772, Henry Clinton had not only been promoted to major general, he also obtained a seat in Parliament. He didn't really fight in any major battles he just helped the trrops with his wisdom, courage and strategic plans which outsmarted thier enemies.
Charles Cornwallis
He was given command of the army in the Southern theatre in 1779. He was successful at first, but eventually ran out of resources and troops and was forced to surrender at Yorktown.
Cornwallis led British troops in many battles including the Battle of Long Island and the Battle of Brandywine.
William Howe
Howe was the leader of the British forces from 1776 to 1777.
He led several campaigns that led to the capture of New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. Despite several military successes, he failed to destroy the Continental Army and stem the American Revolution.
George Washington
Washington was the overall leader and Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.
Despite having little practical experience in managing large armies, Washington proved to be a capable and resilient leader of the American military forces during the war. While he lost more battles than he won, George Washington employed a winning strategy that included single victories at the Battle of Trenton in 1776 and Yorktown in 1781.
Nathanael Greene
Nathanael Greene was a general in the American Revolution.
Nathanael Greene took over the Southern Theatre of the war where he successfully defeated the British in the South. He also fought with George Washington at the battles of Trenton, Brandywine, Germantown, and Valley Forge.
Henry Knox
Knox was a bookstore owner in Boston who quickly rose to the rank of chief artillery officer under George Washington.
He fought in Boston, New York, and Philadelphia.