He soon joined the British Army and served them well for many years until he was wounded by Indians in the back of the neck. After the way the British treated him, Daniel grew to despise them and joined the American army in the good company of George Washington. He was a prisoner of war with Benedict Arnold. Daniel fought in both battles at Saratoga. In 1779, Daniel came home as a civilian after retiring with the army.
When Canada joined WWI Banting tried to join The Canadian Army but was not allowed do to his bad eyesight. So the next spring he enrolled in The Army Medical corps which he was promoted to sergeant almost instantly. But Banting still had one more year of school left so he got a special condensed version of the fifth and final year. When he completed this December 9th he was finished the next day he returned to the army he was then raised to the rank of Lieutenant he then transferred left to Britain where he posted at the Granville Canadian Special Hospital. Once again Banting was promoted to the rank of captain and was then sent to France where he participated in the Battle of Cambrai.
He fought in the French and Indian War and also for the independence of the American Colonies in the Revolutionary War. Some of his other achievements were serving as Virginia’s delegate to the Second Continental Congress, serving as Commander in Chief of the continental army. Growing rivalry between the French and British created new opportunities for George Washington. He was dispatched in October of 1753 to warn the French Commander at Fort Le Boeuf not to impede on British claimed territory. Following this dangerous and difficult journey Washington was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel..
His history has become a part of America’s history. Dwight D. Eisenhower will live on in history as long as the world values its freedom fighters and great men. After researching and reading about David Dwight Eisenhower, I have learned a lot. I believe that Eisenhower was one of the greatest presidents we ever had. Eisenhower's greatest strength as a General was his ability to get all the other big leaders of the western allies to form a consensus.
He worked hard to progress from the son of a blacksmith. He decided to work in politics; he served on Connecticut's Committee of Correspondence and later as a delegate to the first and second Continental Congresses. Deane was sent to France in 1776 to represent the united colonies abroad. He later was promoted all the way to Minister Plenipotentiary, possessing full power and authority. Arthur Lee accused Deane of taking advantage of his position for personal gain.
General Washington could be classified with multiple leadership styles including leadership by example, a transformational leader or even a servant leader. He is considered by many to be one of the most influential leaders of all time and certainly was one of our greatest presidents. Looking first at his leadership style of leading by example, he knew that he had to set the way for the people of the United States to follow for years after his presidency and establish a norm for how the country should be governed. He has high expectations of the young country, and it was said that he “…carried a vision into his presidency and sought to ensure a well-ordered government based on both laws and reason. He believed that through using reason and being open to various viewpoints, citizens could arrive at proper laws and policies to ensure peace, prosperity, and happiness for the country (McNeilly, 168).” Washington was intelligent enough to know the importance of a strong leader in the early years of this new country.
Then when they show signs of mental stability send them back. Another soldier had said in this article that after being severely traumatized while in battle he was diagnosed with PTSD. After his tour was finished he was given sleeping pills and anti-depressants, then several months later he sought some mental health care. They had forced him back into battle stating that “...his problem wasn’t serious enough.” When he returned, he was referred to a hospital for mental care twice, each time with more medication, and finally without his weapon. “I stopped running missions, and I
* Was the second president of the United States. * Was the first Vice President to George Washington. * John Adams helped in the early years of the republic as a lawyer, writer, congressman, and public speaker. * As a president, he kept the country at peace when many were calling for war with France. * Adams defended the British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial.
That is why the British supported the Indians and recruited them as allies against their mutual enemy; the Americans. British commander–in-chief in North America Lieutenant General Sir George Prevost maintained a defensive strategy with his Indian and Canadian allies to defend Lower Canada from the American invading force led by Brigadier General William Hull who crossed the Detroit River on July 12, 1812. As soon as he learned of the outbreak of war British commander in Upper Canada Major General Isaac Brock ordered Captain Charles Roberts to capture Fort Mackinac, an American fort situated on an island of strategic importance. 600 British regulars, fur traders, voyagers, and Indian warriors surrendered the Fort causing American Lieutenant Porter Hank to surrender among with his 61 soldiers on July 17, 1812. Surprised by the fall of Fort Mackinac General Hull retreat his forces to the American side of the Detroit River and ordered Captain Nathan Heald to retreat his modest group of soldiers, militiamen, women and children out of Fort Dearborn to the safety of Fort
He also wrote and distributed pamphlets responding to those who were against the First Continental Congress. He joined the Revolutionary Army as a volunteer. When the war came to New York and Princeton he was Commander of the artillery troops all before he was twenty. At the battle of Princeton, Hamilton fired upon Nassau Hall when the British refused to surrender, earning himself an introduction to George Washington. Hamilton showed his Intelligence and General George Washington took him in as his aide-de-camp.