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Charles Lee (28 February 1732 [O.S. 26 January 1731] – 2 October 1782) was a British-born American military officer who served as a general of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He also served earlier in the British Army during the Seven Years War.
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.
Jan 4, 2021 · George Washington's lieutenant Charles Lee had an ego that couldn't be backed up by actions, and it cost him his reputation and career during the American... Major General Charles Lee and the Battle of Monmouth | American Battlefield Trust
Feb 14, 2020 · General Charles Lee was a leader during the American Revolution. He was second-in-command to General George Washington, and famously believed that he ought to have been given leadership of the army. He criticized Washington’s decisions and openly attacked his reputation.
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Lieutenant Colonel (British); Major General (Continental) A former British Army officer, Charles Lee retired from that service shortly before he joined the American rebellion. At certain points he is believed to have sought to supplant George Washington and take command of the Continental Army.
May 30, 2022 · February 6, 1732–October 2, 1782. 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 ...
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May 29, 2018 · Lee, Charles (1731–1782), British army officer, Revolutionary War general.Born in Cheshire, England, Lee fought in the French and Indian War, serving from Edward Braddock's ill‐fated campaign against Fort Duquesne to the 1760 conquest of Montréal.
