continental army
Landmass-spanning military
The Continental Army was the unified military force of the American colonies during the Revolutionary War, established in 1775 and commanded by George Washington.
The term distinguishes colonial forces fighting for independence from British troops and local militias.
Washington led the Continental Army through brutal winters at Valley Forge.
- revolutionarySeeking fundamental systemic change
- war of independenceConflict to gain sovereignty
- militiaNon-professional armed force
- soldiersMilitary personnel who fight
- crossing the DelawareSurprise winter river attack
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State-controlled armed force
colonial militia · irregular forces · guerrilla fighters · minutemen
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