Revolutionary War Generals

for the Colonies  


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One Revolutionary general was George Rogers Clark . He was born near Charlottevisle,VA in November 19 , 1752 . George Rogers Clark died on February 13, 1818 .   He was a military leader on the American frontier, was renowned for his dramatic expedition.

Another Revolutionary general was Benedict Arnold. He was born on January 14th, 1741. He was a general for the Minute Men. He was born in Norwich, Connencticut. Benedict was also a traitor. At the age of 14, he was a druggist's appreintist, but he ran away twice to serve in the Colonial Military during the French and Indian War. When the American Revolution started, he marched his Military company to Massachusetts where he was made a colonel. It was probably his favorite day in all his life. He helped capture Tippecanoe.