Summary: Life In The Continental Army
Life in the Continental Army
June 14, 1775 the Continental Army was formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. Formed by colonies that became the United States of America, and established by a resolution of the Continental Congress, it was created to coordinate the military efforts of the Thirteen Colonies in their revolt against the rule of Great Britain. It was commanded by General George Washington, Commander in Chief, throughout the war (Wikipedia.com).
The idea of creating an Army began on April 23, 1775 when the Massachusetts Provincial Congress authorized the raising of a colonial army consisting of 26 company regiments, followed shortly by similar but smaller forces raised by New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The Second Continental Congress made the final decision on June 14, 1776 and the next day elected General George Washington as the Commander in Chief by a unanimous vote. It was made up with four Major-Generals and eight Brigadier-Generals. One General elected, Seth Pomperoy, declined the position and was never filled (Wikipedia.com).
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After being defeated in several battles George Washington led his army of eleven thousand soldiers to Valley Forge. “As the men marched to this retreat their route could be traced in the snow by the blood that had oozed fron broken shoes” (usahistory.com) Soldiers demoralized with no food, water, clothes or shelter arrive at Valley Forge and for two weeks spend their time building huts in which to spend the winter. Many med did not have blankets and were to spend the night by the fire to keep them from freezing. “Thus that long and dreary winter was spent by the patriots who won for us the independence of America, and the fewness of the desertions of that trying hour attest the depths of their patriotism” wrote Lafayette years later
June 14, 1775 the Continental Army was formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. Formed by colonies that became the United States of America, and established by a resolution of the Continental Congress, it was created to coordinate the military efforts of the Thirteen Colonies in their revolt against the rule of Great Britain. It was commanded by General George Washington, Commander in Chief, throughout the war (Wikipedia.com).
The idea of creating an Army began on April 23, 1775 when the Massachusetts Provincial Congress authorized the raising of a colonial army consisting of 26 company regiments, followed shortly by similar but smaller forces raised by New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The Second Continental Congress made the final decision on June 14, 1776 and the next day elected General George Washington as the Commander in Chief by a unanimous vote. It was made up with four Major-Generals and eight Brigadier-Generals. One General elected, Seth Pomperoy, declined the position and was never filled (Wikipedia.com).
The life of a common soldier …show more content…
After being defeated in several battles George Washington led his army of eleven thousand soldiers to Valley Forge. “As the men marched to this retreat their route could be traced in the snow by the blood that had oozed fron broken shoes” (usahistory.com) Soldiers demoralized with no food, water, clothes or shelter arrive at Valley Forge and for two weeks spend their time building huts in which to spend the winter. Many med did not have blankets and were to spend the night by the fire to keep them from freezing. “Thus that long and dreary winter was spent by the patriots who won for us the independence of America, and the fewness of the desertions of that trying hour attest the depths of their patriotism” wrote Lafayette years later