The Saber and Scroll Journal • Volume 9 , Number 3 • Winter 2020
Forging the Vision : Nathanael Green
Christopher Brandon American Military University
Abstract
The American Revolution was a time when ordinary men were often put in positions to accomplish extraordinary things . Major-General Nathanael Greene was no exception ; however , his accomplishments far surpassed many of his contemporaries . A journey that began in his youth , Greene crafted a vision throughout his life that often defied the laws of tradition . As a result , Greene ’ s methods were oftentimes unorthodox , which led to a certain degree of criticism . His circumstances were often unfavorable ; therefore , he believed that success must be achieved through non-traditional means . He developed his understanding of success through his studies and the culmination of his life events , developing and executing bold yet unconventional strategies with a great degree of success . The following explores Nathanael Greene ’ s evolution as a visionary leader from his humble Quaker beginnings through the apex of his accomplishments during the Southern Campaign .
Keywords : Nathanael Greene . American Revolution , military history , leader development , Southern Campaign , visionary leadership , military strategy , self-development
Forjando la visión : Nathanael Green
Resumen
La Revolución Estadounidense fue una época en la que a menudo se colocaba a hombres comunes en posiciones para lograr cosas extraordinarias . El general de división Nathanael Greene no fue una excepción ; sin embargo , sus logros superaron con creces a muchos de sus contemporáneos . Un viaje que comenzó en su juventud , Greene elaboró una visión a lo largo de su vida que a menudo desafiaba las leyes de la tradición . Como resultado , los métodos de Greene fueron a menudo poco ortodoxos , lo que generó cierto grado de crítica . Sus circunstancias eran a menudo desfavorables ; por lo tanto , cree que el éxito debe lograrse por medios no tradicionales . Desarrolló su comprensión del éxito a través de sus estudios
91 doi : 10.18278 / sshj . 9.3.6