What Is George Washington's Military Career?

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George Washington’s military career started in 1752, as he was appointed by the Governor of Virginia as Major to the militia. Afterwards, he and his army struggled to conquer the upper Ohio Valley, fighting the French for it. He then led 300 men to Fort Duquesne to fight the French, and won the land. In 1758 Washington resigned his part in the militia. While he was away, he studied the tactics of the British military, so one day, if he so chose to return, that he would know a bit on how to defeat the soldiers. He did return in 1775, and was unanimously appointed to the “General and Commander in Chief” ranking. In 1781, Washington’s skilled leadership resulted in victory and surrender of the British army in 1781 with the defeat of Cornwallis