John Armstrong, Sr. was a friend of General Washington whose engineering background and military experience played a large role in supporting the Continental Army.
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Morgan Lewis Campaigns Against Vice Presidents
Morgan Lewis was a Governor of New York and a Major General during the War of 1812.
Take The Heights - John Thomas' Overnight Fortification
John Thomas is best known for overseeing the fortification of Dorchester Heights which led the the British evacuation of Boston.
Johann de Kalb Surveys the Revolutionary Landscape
Baron de Kalb was a German who worked for France and came to America to serve as a Major General in the Continental Army.
North Carolina's First Governor - Richard Caswell
Richard Caswell was the first Governor of North Carolina as well as a Major General in the North Carolina Militia.
Andrew Porter Powders Yorktown
Andrew Porter was an important Captain of Artillery during the Revolutionary War.
Every Major General in the Continental Army
An overview of each man to serve as a Major General for the Continental Army.
Joseph Spencer Doesn't Ride in Rhode Island
Joseph Spencer was one of the original Brigadier Generals in the Continental Army.
The Frozen Drowning of Samuel Holden Parsons
Samuel Holden Parsons was a Major General in the Revolutionary War from Connecticut.
Philemon Dickinson - Commander of New Jersey's Revolutionary Militia
Philemon Dickinson was the most successful Militia General in Revolutionary New Jersey.
Arthur St. Clair's Defeat - Governing the Northwest Indian War
Arthur St. Clair was a President of the Continental Congress, Governor of the Northwest Territory, and Major General in charge of the worst United States loss to Native American soldiers in history.
Take The Heights - John Thomas' Overnight Fortification
John Thomas led the fortification of Dorchester Heights during the Siege of Boston.
Timothy Danielson Leads the Hampshire County Militia
Timothy Danielson was a Brigadier General in the Massachusetts Militia throughout the Revolutionary War.
John Sullivan - Accidental Diplomat
During the Revolutionary War, John Sullivan found himself in the middle of diplomatic negotiations with the British enemy, then causing diplomatic trouble with our French friends.
Adam Stephen Gets Blamed For Germantown
Adam Stephen was a Major General in the Continental Army.
Samuel Elbert Knows The Secret Password
Samuel Elbert was a Major General in the Georgia Militia who was an important player on the Revolutionary War’s southern front.
Israel Putnam Drops Plow And Goes To War
Israel Putnam was one of the first men chosen as a Major General in the Continental Army.
Nathaniel Folsom Does Not Dazzle By Brilliancy
Nathaniel Folsom was a signer of the Continental Association.
Azor Orne and the Essex Hospital Riots
Azor Orne was a leader in Massachusetts politics during the Revolutionary War.
Richard Butler Treats With The Native Americans
Richard Butler was an important Colonel in the American Revolutionary War.