In 1776, as George Washington was leading the Continental Army through some of the earliest ... When it was finally attempted, the lack of healthy forces led to a crushing defeat.

The night before, George Washington had led 2,400 Continental Army soldiers across the Delaware River, thinking that two additional troop columns were doing the same at other designated crossing ...

That famous description of George Washington by his friend ... having transformed the Continental Army into an effective fighting force and led the troops to victory over the British.

A descendant of John Ball, the medieval English preacher who led the first popular ... fire," John Adams nominated Washington to be commander of the Continental Army. He was unanimously approved.

Yardley photographer Josh Friedman captures landscape frames of scenes throughout Bucks County in this Patch photo feature.

AJ Allenspach added 14 points and 13 rebounds for Army. Jalen Rucker also put up 13 points, six rebounds and two steals. George Washington led Army 35-29 at the half, with Moss (13 points ...

Aaron Burr, who served briefly on his staff during the Revolution, considered George ... army. When war broke out in 1775, he became commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. In war ...