When the Continental Army formed 250 years ago at the beginning of the Revolutionary War, George Washington was appointed its ...

Military victories were essential in helping America win its independence from Britain. Early successes gave the Patriots ...

George Washington's return of power set the country on a unique path, one that rejected monarchs in favor of civilian rule ...

The commander-in-chief initially barred black soldiers from joining the ranks, but he came to understand the value—both moral and strategic—of a diverse force.

On June 14, 1775, the Continental Congress voted to replace the colonies' part-time militias with a full-time army – and ...

George Washington logged his journeys in letters ... Howe set up two brigades. The British army had a total of 9,000 men. Washington’s army consisted of 8,000 Continentals and 3,000 militiamen.

From the beginning of the American experiment, one of its animating principles has been limited government overseen by citizen legislators.

The British army and navy, in a stunning display of global force projection and military logistics, invaded Brooklyn by sea and launched the defeat of George Washington's army in New York City on ...

The Army commemorated its 250th anniversary with a festival and parade in Washington ... British troops. Congress voted to create the Continental Army and then, on June 15, appointed George ...

On this date in history: In 1778, the Continental Army under command of Gen. George Washington defeated the British at Monmouth, N.J. A pair of saddle pistols used by the Marquis de Lafayette ...

George Washington, despite initial doubts about his abilities, successfully led the American army to victory against the British. Washington's strategic avoidance of direct confrontation with the ...