What was one of General George Washington's skills as a military leader?

Answer 1

Actually, the first time young George was sent to lead was to the Ohio Territory in the French and Indian war. The opposing enemy took George by surprise-- he was forced to surrender. He was so humiliated and disillusioned that he vowed to never go into a battle again.

But he was tapped again to lead. He accepted but reluctantly.

What is now seen as a skill to retreat was actually more of an aversion to fight. He cared about his men; he understood their hardships because these were his hardships, too. We must put his life into context, so we understand his sacrifices--and his caution.

Answer 2

Actually, the first time young George was sent to lead was to the Ohio Territory in the French and Indian war. The opposing enemy took George by surprise-- he was forced to surrender. He was so humiliated and disillusioned that he vowed to never go into a battle again.

But he was tapped again to lead. He accepted but reluctantly.

What is now seen as a skill to retreat was actually more of an aversion to fight. He cared about his men; he understood their hardships because these were his hardships, too. We must put his life into context, so we understand his sacrifices--and his caution.

Answer 3

Actually, the first time young George was sent to lead was to the Ohio Territory in the French and Indian war. The opposing enemy took George by surprise-- he was forced to surrender. He was so humiliated and disillusioned that he vowed to never go into a battle again.

But he was tapped again to lead. He accepted but reluctantly.

What is now seen as a skill to retreat was actually more of an aversion to fight. He cared about his men; he understood their hardships because these were his hardships, too. We must put his life into context, so we understand his sacrifices--and his caution.

Answer 4

leading retreats that saved the lives of his men.

Answer 5

Actually, the first time young George was sent to lead was to the Ohio Territory in the French and Indian war. The opposing enemy took George by surprise-- he was forced to surrender. He was so humiliated and disillusioned that he vowed to never go into a battle again.

But he was tapped again to lead. He accepted but reluctantly.

What is now seen as a skill to retreat was actually more of an aversion to fight. He cared about his men; he understood their hardships because these were his hardships, too. We must put his life into context, so we understand his sacrifices--and his caution.

Answer 6

He led retreats that saved the lives of his men

Answer 7

Leading retreats that saved the lives of his men.

Answer 8

He was able to command the loyalty of his soldiers. That enabled them to overcome the hardships at Valley Forge to forge a professionally trained fighting force.

Answer 9

He was able to command the loyalty of his soldiers. That enabled them to overcome the hardships at Valley Forge to build a professionally trained fighting force.