Myths of the American Revolution
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Colorado DolfanNew MemberOPJust wanted to share this article I read the other day in Smithsonian Magazine.
VI. General Washington Was A Brilliant Tactician And Strategist
Among the hundreds of eulogies delivered after the death of George Washington in 1799, Timothy Dwight, president of Yale College, averred that the general’s military greatness consisted principally in his “formation of extensive and masterly plans” and a “watchful seizure of every advantage.” It was the prevailing view and one that has been embraced by many historians.
In fact, Washington’s missteps revealed failings as a strategist. No one understood his limitations better than Washington himself who, on the eve of the New York campaign in 1776, confessed to Congress his “want of experience to move on a large scale” and his “limited and contracted knowledge . . . in Military Matters.”
Very good article with some very interesting information...
Enjoy!
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Myths-of-the-American-Revolution.html?c=y&page=1
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adamprez2003forum_veteranhis brilliant strategy of RUNNING bought us time to turn the war to our advantage. Had he been dumb enough to fight the British early we would still be British subjects
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gafinfansubscriberIt has been said that 30 % fought for Freedom while 30% remained loyal to the crown and 40 % sat on the fence waiting to see who would win. 3 % of the 30 % who fought were the movers and shakers of the revolution. If you think about it thats not a lot of people.
Another note to ponder is that the war was not popular at home and the Brits had alot of trouble getting and maintaining troop levels. Kind of like Vietnam in that respect.
Washington = Ike? Thoughts?
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Sethdaddy8forum_veteranWashington's mobile infantry was copied by Chairman Mao, and helped in winning his revolution as well.