Henry Lee
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: An accomplished horseman and fearless cavalryman, Lee successfully commanded a legion of cavalry and infantry during the American Revolution. His victory at Paulus Hook was one of the most impressive feats of the war.
A Virginian, Henry Lee initially served in the American Revolution (1775-1783) as captain of a troop of cavalrymen under General George Washington. His natural abilities as a scout and leader led, in 1778, to his promotion to major and the command of three troops of cavalry and three companies of infantrymen,...
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