George Washington: Commander, Founding Father and president By David Smith published 11 March 22 Reference George Washington was a key figure in the founding of the United States of America, helping to secure independence from Britain and was its first president.
Why the British were doomed from the get-go in the American Revolutionary War By David Smith, History of War magazine published 1 July 20 Poor planning and a lack of cooperation meant British strategy was destined to fail during the American Revolution.