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Submitted by dcowboy8222 on April 14, 2008
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The American rebellion against the British government was still very young, the Declaration of Independence had been signed but six months prior and the revolution was in trouble. Much had occurred that had led to this point, now it was up to one man, and his ragtag army, to bring things back on track. George Washington believed in freedom, he believed in the prospects of the American Revolution, and he was willing to sacrifice everything for it. It was through the strength of his character, and his unknown and previously underplayed military mind that brought about the resuscitation of Independence. This all occurred in less than two weeks, with two crucial victories over the British. By surprising the Hessians at Trenton, and then outmaneuvering the British and attacking Princeton, Lieutenant General George Washington proved that he could win battles, and the British could in fact be defeated. This kept the recruits coming for the Continental Army, fueled the Revolutionary spirit, and inspired the Continental Army’s confidence in their commanding general.
The war started out so well, with victories at Concord, Boston, and the numerical victory at Bunker Hill (Breed’s Hill). These were the golden times of the revolution, when recruits were not too hard to find, and it seemed to be more of a game, or a club, to belong to the Continental Army. Excepting a suicidal frontal assault at the battle of Bunker’s Hill, the full weight of the British had not been felt. To this point all had been a success.
Then came darker days where the Continental Army was continually outmaneuvered and defeated by the British. The battles of Long Island, Harlem Heights, the retreat at White Plains and the losses of Fort Washington and Fort Lee. With this, Lieutenant General George Washington retreated through New Jersey. British General, Sir William Howe, spent much of his time trying to reconcile with the colonists. Having received the authority from the crown t...
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