Civil Supremacy Over The Military

General Washington was respected not just by the rank and file, but also by people in all parts of the colonies. Although he did not inspire his men to fanatical loyalty as Napoleon or Nelson, the troops under his command knew they could count upon his valor, military judgment, and fair justice always. (Morison, p. 314-5) Everyone, from the highest gentleman in Congress to the lowest private in the Army, could depend on George Washington's character at all times.

The British military was considered the strongest in the world at the outreach of fighting between England and the American colonies in 1775. Britain had just defeated France and the Indians in the Seven Years War and had attained its prominence as a world’s superpower. Yet despite Britain’s overpowering military dominance, the British found themselves unable to subdue General Washington and the American colonies. The American’s success in achieving independence during the American Revolution was not due to General Washington’s strategic skill but by numerous British blunders. The British mistakes during

Through vivid descriptions of George Washington, I learned that he was not the best military leader. There were multiple times in the war where Washington was faced with difficult decisions, and proved to be very indecisive. Also, there were times where action needed to be taken, but he couldn’t decide what to do. Even though I learned Washington wasn’t as great as the history books explain him to be, it makes me respect him more to know that he, just like any other American, flawed.

The following chapters portray the sections of Washington life when he was a soldier, his days as a general, and his duty as the president. The book details the military plights Washington faced as a leader. Ellis says that Washington “lost more battles than he won; indeed, he lost more battles than any victorious general in modern history.” The War for Independence emerged as the most significant milestone in George Washington's life, a time in which he evolved into a grown man, a notorious politician, and a national icon. Ellis does not take us through each battle in detail, but describes the events that shaped Washington’s life and made him a human

At the age of 23 years old Washington would become commander of the Virginia Regiment, ( Ellis, Joseph J, His Excellency, 24) although his men both more experienced and senior sought after him as their leader. His character and patriotism led directly to his selection as Commander-in-chief of the Revolutionary Army. As commander-in-chief George led his army to a number of very important victories to include the capture of Boston with few defeats such as the trouncing of New York City. George lost many battles, with only one surrender, he continuously and persistently fought the British with unrelenting tactics he conspired the general strategy of the war. He oversaw the training and the organization of the army. Being unanimously elected upon Washington began his first term as President in 1789. He went on to serve for a second term ending his presidency in 1796. All that being said George Washington sounds like a stand up guy and that is why many Americans consider him to be a hero, but there are limits to the stories that are told.

(2)   Washington had no military experience yet he was put in command of the local Virginia residents who formed a part-time army.   He fought in the French and Indian war and ended up being put in charge of all the Virginia militia. Later he would resign his command and go back home and start in local government. Washington would become a very successful plantation owner

George Washington was quite the moving and important character in the fight for Independence which made America into the one we know today. Not only a politician and the first president of the USA but a military general, George Washington has many historical appearances during the American Revolution. Born into a plantation owning family the majority of his early life was spent on the farm with not much of an education. Despite this he lived in a very prosperous family. His father died when he was 11 and so he continued to help, at an early age, manage the farm with his mother. With his talent in mathematics he followed the career of a surveyor which, by exploring the Virginian wilderness, earned him enough money to go and get land of his own. Washington after the death of his half brother Lawrence inherited his land; Mount Vernon, on the Potomac River, near Alexandria, Virginia. In 1752 he would be made the commander of the Virginia militia. He at

Joseph Ellis has written a very readable and concise synopsis on the life of George Washington. Though more recognizable for his works "Founding Brothers" and "American Sphinx" (about Thomas Jefferson), Ellis successfully undertakes the task of illuminating probably the most important figure in American history.

(2) After years of military service, Washington became a good field general, but his understanding of the political and economic issues related to military power was equally important. He knew his army’s success was dependent on the support of the government. He faced shortages of men, weapons, and other supplies. His troops would go for long periods without pay. Washington followed congress’s will without defying them, and did not use his popularity to gain the people’s support when congress didn’t vote his way. He was challenged with maintaining his troops’ loyalty to him, the civilian authority, and the rule of law. During the Revolutionary War, Washington had to deal with mutinies by his troops, ignore suggestions that he become king, and to stop officers from overthrowing or abandoning the civil authorities. Washington’s ability to handle the challenges off the battlefield made the defeat of the British possible. (2)

Before George Washington was president, he was put as the commander for the American Revolution. At that time the government were to thought the troop would end the war into a solution. Though, the troops were in a poor situation, they had low pay, which made it hard to sacrifice their lives while living in low pay. As his first step as a commander, George started to take political stands on to the British Parliament. Though as a commander, George had proved his role by leading the army to victory.

George Washington played a critical role in the development of the United States from the early stages. He is one of the Founding Fathers, the men who led the revolution against Great Britain and established the United States of America. George Washington can be considered a “seed” as in he planted himself into the system and grew into the man many define as the greatest president to ever serve our nation. Washington was the first president of the United States. Washington had-in the words of the French Minister-”the soul, look, and figure of a hero.”” (Making of a Nation Page 122)His religious denomination was Episcopalian, he was part of the Federalist party, and he married Martha Dandridge at twenty-six years old. Washington was a

Throughout his life, Washington’s courage was constantly tested. Towards the beginning of his military career, the young colonel, George Washington, as a young did not exhibit many (if any) courageous feats. He was plagued by blind ambition and lacked the military experience to achieve his ambitious goals. One could argue that because of his early military career, Washington

Michael Gaudioso Mr. Pascal English I Honors Monday, November 17, 2014 George Washington’s Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour: Essay According to Scholastic.com, George Washington was not a college educated man. He finished his equivalent of high school, and then went right into the military because his mother could not pay for a university. In fact, he left school at age 15, to be surveyor in the military. Despite this lack of true education George Washington turned out to be the person to look up to for generations. Washington’s actions during the American War of Independence, and his time during his two terms served as president, were remarkable considering he did not have a college education.

Growing up, Washington was enveloped in a society solely based on the military, which then influenced him to attempt to become a part of it through much hard work and dedication to the idea. Throughout his younger years, Washington was surrounded by many military-based figures, so it isn’t a surprise he developed a liking to it and became passionate about it so early on. His fervent mien pushed him to pursue this in the best way he could. Washington displayed early signs of instinctive leadership and, in 1752, Virginia's Lieutenant Governor, Robert Dinwiddie, appointed Washington with a rank of major in the Virginia force (Biography.com). When Dinwiddie sent Washington to Fort LeBoeuf in October 1753 to warn the French to remove themselves

Strategic management has its origin in the warfare. The strategy were expected to develop and implement overall tactics in order to succeed the long-term goal of winning the war through negotiations or battles. The civil-military that formally nominated by the citizens of Athens to take responsibility leadership during the times of war. They were not diametrically be responsible of daily short-term operations of handling or training troops to win particular battles, which was the responsibility of low grade officers.