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“We are soldiers who devote ourselves to arms not for the invasion of other countries, but for the defense of our own, not for the gratification of our private interests but for public security”

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Nathanael Greene
Nathanael Greene

Nathanael Greene was a major military figure during the American Revolutionary War, born on August 7, 1742, and died on June 19, 1786. He served as George Washington's second in command and was renowned for his exceptional tactical and strategic acumen. more

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