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Nathanael Greene
(1742 - 1786)
American general
American general
Nathanael Greene was a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Born on August 7, 1742, in Rhode Island, Nathanael Greene became one of George Washington's most trusted commanders. He rose rapidly through militia ranks to assume command of the Southern Department, where his bold strategy of strategic retreats and counterattacks weakened British forces. Greene secured pivotal engagements at Guilford Courthouse and Eutaw Springs, turning the tide in the southern theater. After the war, he managed his plantations and championed veterans' rights before his untimely death in 1786. His logistical acumen and leadership have ensured his place as one of America's finest military minds.
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Nathanael Greene