Key Figures

There ware many military leaders who played a role in the American Revolution. Each of the following participants had to satisfy at least

one of the following criteria: 1) top civilian who directed military affairs 2) held a major general commission during military conflict 3)

highest ranking member of the nations military force 4) was a provincial or territorial governor 5) was a Native American tribal leader.

Some of the commanders held positions in more than one organization and high ranking commanders held positions in state militia

organizations.

American Commanders

British Commanders