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Tara, I only knew of the defeat at Camden, not, as Paul Harvey used to say "The rest of the story ".

For example, I didn't know that the Continental Congress micromanagement the war through the appointment of Gates instead of allowing their Commander in Chief to make such decisions. Also, I don't believe that I knew of Horatio Gates mismanagement decisions. No wonder that the Patriots were defeated.

Once again, thank you Tara. You are a wonderful teacher.

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Gates wanted Washington's command and constantly politickef for it. He had several supporters in Congress. Washington was constantly wary of him.

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Ahhh Tara Ross, you leave us wanting more and more of your great history lessons. I so look forward to your stories for another day.

❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Here Here!!!

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So sad to see how one person can ruin so many lives. History seems to repeat itself. It pays to be vigilant, stay aware and think for yourself. George Washington certainly had good instincts regarding both men and situations.

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Our Congress today remains in step with the Continental Congress of the past.

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I agree with Wally, we now know the rest of the story. Thank you so much for all of these lessons.

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Thank you Tara 😊 Isn't it amazing how the congress wouldn't listen to Washington on this placement of Gates!🤔

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Oh my. That was such a humiliating and disastrous defeat. The cost to the morale of the Americans had to have been tremendous. BUT, just maybe, it strengthened the resolve of other patriots to stop the British.

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Terrible decisions. There’s always some for history to digest. Sorry for the recruits.

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Another excellent history lesson, Tara! I love learning new stuff every day, and it almost starts every morning with your TDIH lesson, Tara. Thank you!

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... it almost ALWAYS starts every morning with your TDIH lesson, Tara. ...

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The true character of the cowardly pseudo-hero was shown as well as his ineptitude at commanding anything. At Saratoga, Gate was handed a victory by Arnold and the main organizer of the defensive effort against Johnny Boy Burgoyne, General Philip Schuyler. Gates had taken command after the Continental Army had been set up for the fight by Schuyler. Gates likely would have not had the win if he had organized battle! For a one-time British general, he was a poor excuse of a commander.

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Thanks for this interesting tale of two men making différent choices in similar situations!

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Very interesting, as always

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Always loved your very educational articles.

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👍👍👍

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Thank you, Tara.

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And how was Gates held accountable for the lives lost and his dereliction of duty?

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