Affliction is a good man’s shining time. George Washington faced failure and did not relent. What was he fighting for that differs from our expectations today? Are things are dire for us?
Founding Father Roger Sherman
Sad will be the day when the American people forget their traditions and their history, and so longer remember that the country they love, the institutions they cherish, and the freedom they hope to preserve, were born from the throes of armed resistance to tyranny, and nursed in the rugged arms of fearless men.
What Were Our Founders Facing
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The Founding Fathers were facing death. The British could commandeer your home, imprison you with no trial, hang you as a traitor. They burned homes, they allowed the Hessians to rape and pillage in New Jersey.
We in many ways are trying to find our voice. But our ancestors did, we are of the same stock.
Self Educated, Self Actualized Men
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Henry Knox
Henry Knox, like Washington, had to support his family when his father died when Henry was 9 years old. He had no formal education. Having grown up in Boston, he had no military training, and until the Revolutionary War he made his living as a bookseller. John Adams was a patron at Henry’s famous bookstore which had a lounge frequented by Adams and other prominent figures such as Nathaniel Greene. Despite having no formal education, Knox loved books, yet loved military studies as well.
Knox proved himself on the battlefield, obtaining the rank of Colonel. Knox was ordered by Washington fetch cannon and munitions from Fort Ticonderoga and bring them via a 300 mile trek from the Adirondack Mountains to Boston. In January. The total weight of the “noble train of artillery” was 60 tons.
Knox had been severely wounded when his hunting rifle exploded in his hand. taking his fourth and fifth fingers. This would have disqualified him from service as an officer, and he was considered “fat, yet active”. How could a bookseller inspire and command farmers, trappers and black smiths?
Know was the originator of the idea to transport the canons from Fort Ticonderoga, in winter, across hundreds of miles.
Nathaniel Greene
Greene was a Quaker, and had no formal education. Yet he had in intense curiosity and became an avid reader of military history. He was not only the youngest general at the age of 33, he had only 6 months service, and had never been in an actual battle until he volunteered at Bunker Hill. His occupation as a foundryman kept him fit, yet he suffered from asthma. Like many in the these time, he was thrust into a role that required him to act beyond his years and exhibit wisdom while honing his instincts. He was General Washington’s Second in Command.
The Colonies Had Barely Bound Together to Declare Independence as a Nation
While July 4th was greatly celebrated, odds were against John Adams and the Revolutionaries who rightly saw that Britain would not stop it’s tyranny. As I wrote in my July Article Asserting Versus Demanding on Substack:
Adams, Franklin and Jefferson understood that the status quo would lead to the ruin that Dickinson feared if they pursued separating from the Empire. They were in the minority, yet the didn’t settle for middle of road, piecemeal action.
Today we are different – we need plans, we need time tables, we need demographics before we make decisions. We have heroes presented to us that we willingly accept. But ask yourself, what would Adams or Jefferson think of those heroes, of our need for data based decision making? Is waiting for more information settling, does it prevent you from asserting what is self evident, or are you demanding to be heard and waiting?
August 1776, The Battle of Long Island
By late August, the British, under General William Howe, had amassed a formidable force of approximately 32,000 troops, including regulars and Hessian mercenaries, on Staten Island. On August 22, they launched an invasion, landing about 15,000 soldiers on Long Island at Gravesend Bay. Washington, misjudging the scale of the British threat, initially believed he was facing a diversion and did not adequately reinforce his positions on Long Island. His forces numbered around 6,000, significantly outnumbered by the British.
The Battle of Long Island, also known as the Battle of Brooklyn, took place on August 27, 1776. The Americans were positioned primarily on Brooklyn Heights and the surrounding areas. Washington had divided his forces, which left them vulnerable to the British strategy of flanking. The British executed a well-coordinated attack, exploiting gaps in the American defenses, particularly through the Jamaica Pass, which was inadequately guarded.
The fighting was intense, particularly at Guan Heights. The Americans suffered significant casualties, with around 2,000 soldiers killed, wounded, or captured, while British losses were relatively light at approximately 400. The battle culminated in the Americans being cornered in Brooklyn Heights, with the East River to their rear, effectively trapping them.
Odds Were Not in Washington’s Favor
The British forces were larger, with around 20,000 troops, including regulars and Hessian mercenaries.
Washington made a decision to regroup as opposed the hunker down. They were outnumbered by the British troops but also overwhelmed by the British navy: The British armada anchored off Staten Island consisted of nearly 400 ships, including 73 warships. Among these were eight ships of the line, each mounting 50 guns or more, This made it the largest fleet ever seen in American waters at the time and the largest expeditionary force of the eighteenth century. The fleet allowed the British to transport large numbers of troops quickly and efficiently. On August 22, 1776, General Howe was able to land approximately 15,000 men on Long Island at Gravesend Bay without opposition, thanks to the fleet’s capability.
This was a huge defeat, as Long Island and Manhattan were crucial to preventing the British from gaining control of the Hudson and Mohawk rivers. If they were able to acquire the Hudson River, they could potentially separate Massachusetts from the other colonies. New York City provided an excellent base for launching further military operations into the American interior, particularly against Philadelphia, the seat of the Second Continental Congress. This would allow the British to project power more effectively across the colonies and impact the southern colonies as well.
No Disgrace In Retreat Washington Saved the Continental Army
Recognizing the dire situation, Washington opted for a strategic retreat rather than surrender. On the night of August 29-30, he executed a remarkable evacuation of his forces across the East River to Manhattan. This maneuver was conducted under the cover of darkness and fog, allowing nearly 9,000 troops to escape without loss of life.
Washington ordered General William Heath and his assistant quartermaster, Hugh Hughes, to gather all available boats and transport them to the East River. This preparation was vital, as the evacuation relied heavily on having sufficient vessels ready to ferry troops across the river. The boats arrived at Brooklyn Ferry just as darkness fell, ensuring that the evacuation could begin under the cover of night
The operation was conducted during the night to minimize the risk of detection by British forces. A cold rain fell, and a north wind continued to keep British ships at bay, which worked to Washington’s advantage by obscuring the movements of his troops. Washington was reportedly the last man to leave Brooklyn, demonstrating his commitment to the safety of his army. As dawn broke, the British discovered that the Americans had vanished, having missed their opportunity to capture Washington and his forces.
The loss was a heavy one, retreating and losing New York delivered a psychological blow. But extracting 9000 troops at night, ferrying them across the river with no casualty as was an amazing. Washington oversaw the entire extraction, and proved he would bear the burden for his troops. Others would have fled first given their high rank. Washington carried out the role of preserving the Continental Army. Stealth and cunning were clearly the deciding factor in saving so many lives, and preserving the fighting force which would return to fight again.