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The Military Leadership of George Washington

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An assortment of articles covering a wide range of topics, from the Revolutionary War to the War of Terror. 

The Military Leadership of George Washington

By Lieutenant Colonel Roderick A. Hosler, USA-Ret. It has been 250 years since the beginning of the American Revolution and the creation of the United States Army. The U.S. Army began as a hodgepodge of assorted militia units and leadership of questionable ability. So how did the Continental Army, the forerunner of today’s U.S. Army, and its infant officer corps grow to the finest military force and professional officer corps in the world today? To understand this transformation, one must look to the American Revolution and the senior army leadership’s growing pains. The early years (1775-76) of this eight-year conflict saw many military defeats and few victories for the fledgling American Army. The Americans were facing one of the best-trained, best-equipped, and best-led armies in the world, that of Great Britain. From the beginning, it was an uphill fight, with the Americans ultimately prevailing. What was it that made the

Latest features

An assortment of articles covering a wide range of topics, from the Revolutionary War to the War of Terror. 

ARMY ART

An exploration of the 15,000-plus piece Army Museum Enterprise Art Collection, including works by soldier-artists from World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Operation DESERT STORM, and recent Artists-in-Residence.

Army Art

An exploration of the 15,000-plus piece Army Museum Enterprise Art Collection, including works by soldier-artists from World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Operation DESERT STORM, and recent Artists-in-Residence.

Soldiers

Profiles of the men and women who have worn the Army uniform and their contributions to the Army and the nation.

Brigadier General John Stark

British General Thomas Gage. . . said that “if one John Stark was with them, they would fight; for he was a brave fellow.”

General Anthony C. McAuliffe

McAuliffe etched his name in U.S. Army lore when he issued a defiant one-word response to a German demand to surrender the American forces holding Bastogne.

Soldier

Profiles of the men and women who have worn the Army uniform and their contributions to the Army and the nation.

Brigadier General John Stark

British General Thomas Gage. . . said that “if one John Stark was with them, they would fight; for he was a brave fellow.”

Charleville Musket 

The French Charleville Musket was supplied to the Continental Army, starting in early 1777. The Model 1763 and 1766 muskets became the primary firearm of the American revolutionaries.

L-4 Grasshopper 

Bought in the thousands to serve a niche yet key combat role of World War II, the L-4 Grasshopper flew everywhere the Army went rolling along.

M102 105mm Howitzer

Emplaced at dozens of fire support bases (FSBs) across South Vietnam, U.S. Army artillery, including 105mm, 155mm, and 8-inch howitzers, along with 175mm guns, provided crucial support to infantry in the field or other FSBs under enemy attack.

Tools of War

The weapons, vehicles, machines, and equipment used by the Army to achieve its missions.

Tools of War

The weapons, vehicles, machines, and equipment used by the Army to achieve its missions.

Charleville Musket 

The French Charleville Musket was supplied to the Continental Army, starting in early 1777. The Model 1763 and 1766 muskets became the primary firearm of

L-4 Grasshopper 

Bought in the thousands to serve a niche yet key combat role of World War II, the L-4 Grasshopper flew everywhere the Army went rolling

POST

Articles on the forts, camps, and other installations that the Army has called home domestically and abroad.

Fort Hunt, Virginia

Constructed as part of fortifying the U.S. coast during the Spanish-American War, Fort Hunt served a series of important roles in later wars, including military intelligence and Operation PAPERCLIP.

Fort Michie, New York

Fort Michie was a U.S. Army coast artillery post located on Great Gull Island, New York, from 1897 to 1948.

Post

Articles on the forts, camps, and other installations that the Army has called home domestically and abroad.

Fort Hunt, Virginia

Constructed as part of fortifying the U.S. coast during the Spanish-American War, Fort Hunt served a series of important roles in later wars, including military

175th Infantry Regiment

The 175th Infantry is the oldest continuously operating military unit in Maryland, and the seventh oldest regiment in the U.S. Army.

99th Infantry Division

The “Checkerboarders” fought fiercely in World War II, witnessing 151 days in combat, particularly during the Battle of the Bulge.

Unit

Histories of the Army’s divisions, regiments, battalions, and other units that have served the nation in both times of war and peace.

Unit

Histories of the Army’s divisions, regiments, battalions, and other units that have served the nation in both times of war and peace.

175th Infantry Regiment

The 175th Infantry is the oldest continuously operating military unit in Maryland, and the seventh oldest regiment in the U.S. Army.

99th Infantry Division

The “Checkerboarders” fought fiercely in World War II, witnessing 151 days in combat, particularly during the Battle of the Bulge.

DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT

Go out and uncover history around you.

Destination Spotlight

Go out and uncover history around you.

book reviews

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Book Reviews

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