Dec 27, 2009
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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