Description:
(Major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War)
Nathanael Greene was an American military commander who served as a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War and was a trusted advisor and friend of General George Washington, who later became the first President of the United States. One of the most talented officers under Washington, he was "regarded by peers and historians as the second-best American general" in the war after Washington. He was instrumental in forming the state militia known as the Kentish Guards. Despite having a slight limp, he eventually reached the rank of a general in the Continental Army and even led Washington's forces during his absence. He also reluctantly served as quartermaster general of the Continental Army for a couple of years, during which period he ensured better supply of resources to the army despite harsher circumstances. As the commander of the Continental Army in the southern theater, he struck a massive blow to the superior British forces led by General Charles Cornwallis at the Battle of Guilford Court House that titled the war in America's favour.
Birthday
August 7, 1742 (Leo)
Born In
United States
Died on
June 19, 1786
Spouse/Ex-
Catharine Littlefield Greene (m. 1774)
Parents
Nathanael Greene Sr
Mary Mott
Children
Cornelia Lott Green, George Washington Greene, Kate Greene, Louisa Catherine Greene, Martha Washington Greene, Nathaniel Ray Greene
Relatives
Benjamin Greene, Christopher Greene, Elihu Greene, Jacob Greene, Phebe Greene, Thomas Greene, William Greene
Where did Nathanael Greene serve during the American Revolutionary War?
Nathanael Greene served as a Major General in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
What was Nathanael Greene's role in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse?
Nathanael Greene commanded the American forces in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, a pivotal engagement in the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War.
How did Nathanael Greene contribute to the success of the American forces in the South?
Nathanael Greene implemented innovative tactics such as strategic retreats and scorched-earth policies to weaken the British forces in the Southern colonies.
How did Nathanael Greene's military strategies influence future military leaders?
Nathanael Greene's military strategies, particularly his focus on flexibility and adaptability, served as a model for future military leaders and influenced the development of modern warfare tactics.
