Who was Nathanael Greene?

Nathanael Greene was a general of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. One of Washington's most trusted subordinates, he served as Quartermaster General between 1778-80 and led the southern American army at the battles of Guilford Court House, Hobkirk's Hill, and Eutaw Springs.

Why was Nathanael Greene put in charge of the southern army?

Nathanael Greene was put in charge of the southern American army in late 1780 simply because he was someone George Washington could rely on, who thought and strategized in a similar way.

What happened to Nathanael Greene after the war?

After the war, Nathanael Greene moved to his new plantation in Savannah, Georgia, where he died of sunstroke in 1786, only 3 years after the war had ended.

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Nathanael Greene (1742-1786) was a general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). One of George Washington's most trusted subordinates, Greene served capably as Quartermaster General before leading the southern American army during the final years of the war. He is often considered the second-best American Revolutionary general, behind only Washington himself.

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