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5 unusual facts about Nathanael Greene


General Greene

Nathanael Greene (1742–1786), Continental Army general during the American Revolutionary War

Huntsville, North Carolina

On February 7, 1781, General Cornwallis, in pursuit of American General Nathanael Greene, led his troops across the Yadkin River at the Shallow Ford.

Lord Charles Montagu

Charles was captured recruiting soldiers on British prison ships in New York but was released by General Nathanael Greene.

University of North Carolina Press

The press has published many multi-volume documentary editions, such as The Papers of John Marshall, The Papers of General Nathanael Greene, The Black Abolitionist Papers, and The Complete Works of Captain John Smith.

USS General Greene

Two ships in the United States Navy have been named USS General Greene for Nathanael Greene.


Rhode Island Army National Guard

On April 22, 1775, following the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts, the Rhode Island General Assembly created a 1,500 man "Army of Observation" under the command of Brigadier General Nathanael Greene and sent them to Boston to serve in the new Continental Army under General George Washington.

Siege of Augusta

General Nathanael Greene had sent Major Henry Lee to attempt the capture of Ninety Six, but when Lee neared he learned that the town had been fortified in anticipation of Greene's arrival.


see also

Nathanael Greene Historical Foundation

Nathanael Greene Historical Foundation (Nat Greene), based in Greensboro, Pennsylvania, is a non-profit organization that works with regional groups to cultivate the regional preservation of History and Culture.