Introduction
George Washington known as the Father of His Country being promoted to the Commander in Chief of the colonies to fight the American Revolutionary War in order to triumph over the British to begin with then form USA. This blog is dedicated to presenting the information about Washington as the leader during the war, the strategy that he used and his further impact on the country’s history.
Early Military Career
Summing up, it is possible to assert that the main aspects of Washington’s leadership during Revolutionary War draws its roots from his early military experience.
French and Indian War:
1. Washington had an early and brief military experience in the French and Indian wars in 1754-1759 when he was a lieutenant colonel in the Virginia militia.
2. The main events of war in which he took part include the battle of Fort Necessity and other minor fights in which he lived to tell the tale made him foster some essential leadership features.
Leadership in the Revolutionary War
This war which sought to liberate America from British control witnessed leadership from Washington.
Appointment as Commander-in-Chief:
1. During the revolution in the year 1775, the continental Congress, made Washington as the Commander in Chief for the forces.
2. The author grouped Mac Arthur’s leadership features in commitment, strategic orientation, and ability to motivate the troops.
Key Battles and Strategies:
1. Washington commanded the continental army in several significant battles such as the siege of Boston, the battle of Trenton and the battle of Princeton.
2. His tactics were largely the irregular, hit-and-run warfare, and it was quite rare to find Frenchman risking an open battle with the superior British troops.
Valley Forge:
1. The period of the winter of 1777-1778 in Valley Forge is a pivot turning point for the general, as well as for his troops.
2. Nevertheless, Washington’s leadership together with effective training from Baron von Steuben improved the Continental Army after enduring severe difficulties.
Victory and Independence
It was after so many years of persisting, Washington and other leaders leading to the win against the British.
Battle of Yorktown:
1. Major turning point in the revolutionary war was in 1781 when Washington in cooperation with French forces besieged Yorktown.
2. Surrender of British at York Town and proved the predict for the major fighting and American independence.
Treaty of Paris:
1. The war ended in 1783, and this was marked by a signing of the Treaty of Paris which led to what can be termed as denomination of the United States of America as the official independent nation.
2. Washington’s role was very significant on enhancing the unity and encouraging the morale of the colonies during the war.
Legacy
Thus, George Washington’s history is not only a military, but also a history of the creation and regulation of the United States.
First President:
1. Georges Washington was unanimously elected as the first President of the United States in 1789 he did so many things that formed precedents for presidency.
2. His leadership played the role of ushering the fledging nation in to the international arena with basic tenets of the new nation such as the principle of power successions by Wolrd War II.
National Symbol:
1. Washington personified integrity, dedication and the vision of the United States; hence becoming a symbol of unity.
2. He is most prominently remembered in American culture, history, and politics up to the present.
Conclusion
George Washington was important to be considered as one of the chief actors in the American Revolutionary War and then to serve as the first US president. His masterful military thinking, unshakeable determination of free from the foreign influence, and contribution to the establishment of the new state define him as one of the most significant figures in the United States’ history.
Final Thoughts
Washington’s life story is an excellent example of how the tenacity of purpose and the vision of the leader can be almighty. He always entails Americans with the memory of the principles such as freedom, unity, and determination that formed the nation.
