![]() Golway also sets out to prove that Greene's role as Quartermaster General might have been his greatest contribution. Golway demonstrates from Greene's role in actions in New York all the way through to the late actions in the South in 1781 that Greene proved his abilities on the battlefield without ever achieving what would be a traditional victory. He wished to be remembered for his conquests on the battlefield like those about whom he had avidly read. Perhaps, it was due to his slight limp or perhaps it was his lack of military background, but he was desperate for his contributions to be recognized. He wore out his welcome with the Continental Congress over promotion to the point that they would have happily accepted his resignition and even nearly forced him out of the Continental Army. ![]() He had a poor habit of getting defensive and lashing out at superiors (Congress and Washington) when he felt slighted. Golway also hammers home Greene's major personality flaw of insecurity. With the help of the extensive collection of Nathanael Greene's letters and other sources, Golway sets out to prove how pivotal this Rhode Island Quaker's role was in the American Revolution. ![]() Washington's General authored by Terry Golway is an enjoyable read. Nathanael Greene and the Triumph of the American Revolution Click here to go directly to included content. ![]()
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