Charles Lee (general) - Wikipedia Charles Lee (6 February 1732 [O S 26 January 1731] – 2 October 1782) was a British-born American army officer who served as a general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War
Charles Lee - American Battlefield Trust Charles 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 In 1780, Lee formally resigned from the Continental Army and retired to Philadelphia
Charles Lee Full Biography - Crossroads of the American . . . Charles Lee Full Biography I was a high ranking American officer in the Revolution best remembered for being courtmartialed for my role at the Battle of Monmouth I was born February 6, 1732 in Cheshire, England in a military family and when a teenager, joined my father’s regiment in 1747 By the age of 20, I was a lieutenant and during the French and Indian War I served on Braddock’s
Charles Lee, General, Facts, Significance, American Revolution 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, and then was relieved from command during the Battle of Monmouth
What was Charles Lee’s role in the Battle of Monmouth? Lee’s attack miscarried from the outset, and his lack of communication with both his subordinates and Washington led to confusion throughout the American ranks A general rout was avoided by Washington’s timely arrival on the battlefield, and Lee was court-martialed for his “unnecessary, disorderly, and shameful retreat ”
Major General Charles Lee of the American Army Major General Charles Lee Lee was born in Cheshire, England, the son of General John Lee and Isabella Bunbury (daughter of Sir Henry Bunbury, 3rd Baronet) {Allegedly Charles Lee was a 1st cousin seven times over of Sir Henry Lee of Ditchley} By the age of twelve, he was already commissioned as an ensign in the British Army
Charles Lee - U-S-History. com Charles Lee Charles Lee was one of the most talented American military leaders in the War for Independence, but his erratic performance and loutish behavior forever tarnished his considerable contributions Lee was born in England to Irish parents His father was a colonel in the British army and enrolled his son in a Swiss military school Young Lee was commissioned as an ensign in the army
Charles Lee: The Maverick General of the American Revolution Charles Lee (February 6, 1732 [O S January 26, 1731] – October 2, 1782) was a British-born military officer whose turbulent career with the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War remains a fascinating chapter in early American history His ambition, controversial decisions, and eventual downfall highlight both his talents and flaws as a military leader