Charles Lee (general) - Wikipedia
WEBCharles Lee (28 February 1732 [ O.S. 26 January 1731] – 2 October 1782) was a British-born American military officer who served as a general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He also served earlier in …
Charles Lee | American Battlefield Trust
WEBCharles Lee (February 6, 1732 - October 2, 1782) was a Major General in the American Revolutionary War. He was second-in-command to General George Washington, though he was known for his efforts to undermine General Washington.
General Charles Lee | Facts, Early Years, Life, Death, Military
WEBFeb 14, 2020 · General Charles Lee was a leader during the American Revolution. He was second-in-command to General George Washington, and famously believed that he ought to have been given leadership of the army. He criticized Washington’s decisions and openly attacked his reputation.
Major General Charles Lee and the Battle of Monmouth
WEBJan 4, 2021 · His military career was filled with a plethora of peaks and valleys, and in the end, his own worst enemy was his ego. Lee’s role during the Battle of Monmouth Court House in present-day Manalapan and Freehold, New Jersey, has been shrouded in controversy and myth.
Renegade Revolutionary: The Life of General Charles Lee
WEBNot only did he criticize George Washington and connive to supplant him, but some historians argue that he attempted to betray the infant United States. In this brilliant new biography, Philip Papas presents Lee as a complex combination of brilliance, high ideals, and self destructive tendencies.
Charles Lee, General, Facts, Significance, American Revolution
WEBMay 30, 2022 · February 6, 1732–October 2, 1782. General Charles Lee was an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He helped defend Charleston during the American victory at the Battle of Sullivan's Island but fell out of favor with George Washington. Lee was critical of Washington, tried to help British forces win the war ...
Charles Lee | Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 29, 2018 · British-born General Charles Lee (1731-1782) joined the forces of George Washington's Continental Army in 1775. His capture by British troops a year later and his retreat during the Battle of Monmouth, which led to a court-martial and removal from the army, prompted historians to question both his military ability and his allegiance to his ...
Charles Lee · George Washington's Mount Vernon
WEBMilitary Rank: Lieutenant Colonel (British); Major General (Continental) A former British Army officer, Charles Lee retired from that service shortly before he joined the American rebellion. At certain points he is believed to have sought to supplant George Washington and take command of the Continental Army. Lee and Washington came into direct ...
Major General Charles Lee in the American Revolution - ThoughtCo
WEBApr 11, 2019 · By. Kennedy Hickman. Updated on April 11, 2019. Major General Charles Lee (February 6, 1732–October 2, 1782) was a controversial commander who served during the American Revolution (1775–1783). A British Army veteran, he offered his services to the Continental Congress and was given a commission.
General Charles Lee | To Form a More Perfect Union | Articles and ...
WEBThe eccentric General Charles Lee was known for his slovenly appearance, and coarse language, and was rarely seen without his dogs. Born in England, Lee fought for the Americans during the Revolution; he was particularly valued for his previous experience in the British army.
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