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Nathanael Greene

major generalUnited StatesUnited States8 battles1 war

Lifespan

1742 – 1786

1750176017701780American Revolution · 1775–1783Battle of Fort Washington — November 16, 1776 · United States · American RevolutionBattle of Harlem Heights — September 16, 1776 · United States · American RevolutionTrenton — 26 Dec 1776 · United States · American RevolutionBattle of Brandywine — September 11, 1777 · United States · American RevolutionPhiladelphia campaign — January 1, 1777 · United States · American RevolutionBattle of Rhode Island — August 29, 1778 · United States · American RevolutionBattle of Eutaw Springs — September 8, 1781 · United States · American RevolutionBattle of Guilford Court House — March 15, 1781 · United States · American Revolution

Active service 1776–1781 — 8 battles across 1 war; first command at age 34.

Profile

Major General Nathanael Greene was an American military officer and planter who served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He emerged from the war with a reputation as one of George Washington's most talented and dependable officers and is known for his successful command in the Southern theater of the conflict.

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Battles (8)

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