• @StaticFalconar@lemmy.world
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    314 hours ago

    The modern technology of satelites, phones and such werent around back then, so any general wouldn’t be an effective one if they werent on the front lines with their soldiers.

    • @Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works
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      13 hours ago

      Yes, he chose to join the battle and become a General rather than sit out the war at Monticello. It’s not like he was ambitious to become the leader of the new country. He felt a sense of responsibility.