George Rogers Clark
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: American Revolution, Revolutionary War, Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, British Empire, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots
- Curriculum: American Colonial History (1607-1775), American Revolutionary History (1776-1788), American Early National History (1789-1815)
Article abstract: Military significance: Clark’s conquests of British posts on the far frontier allowed the United States to claim the region after the American Revolution.
In his youth, George Rogers Clark was commissioned a captain in the Virginia militia and saw extensive campaigning in Lord Dunmore’s War against the Shawnee Indians in 1774. Clark was a very persuasive commander with personal charisma, speaking abilities, and leadership. His American Indian opponents had great fear and respect for Clark.
During the American Revolution (1775-1783),...
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