The Continental Army, Appendices

Appendix A: U.S. Army Units Dating From the Revolution [Not Included]   Appendix B: Department Commanders   Department Commander Dates of Command Main Army George Washington Duration of war Eastern Department Artemas Ward 4 Apr 1776-20 Mar 1777 William Heath 20 Mar 1777-7 Nov 1778 Horatio Gates 7 Nov 1778-Nov 1779 Northern Department (initially New York Department) Philip Schuyler 25 Jun 1775-19 Aug 1777 Horatio Gates 19 Aug 1777-17 Apr 1778 John Stark 17 Apr 1778-19 Oct 1778 Edward Hand 19 Oct 1778-20 Nov 1778 James Clinton 20 Nov 1778-25 Jun 1781 John Stark 25 Jun 1781-15 Oct 1781 William Alexander (Stirling) 15 Oct 1781-21 Nov 1781 John Stark 21 Nov 1781-29 Aug 1782 William Alexander (Stirling) 29 Aug 1782-15 … Continue reading →