The American Revolution - A Brief History

In 17 83, word reached the continental army camped at newburg that a preliminary peace had been signed with britain. This meant they were sure to be disbanded sooner rather than later. As this moment approached in the american revolution, though, george washing an refused to be fairfax or cromwell. When the officers gathered on march fifteenth, they were shocked by washington's surprise entrance. No one had ever seen the general wearing glasses. I have no idea how much of this was planned and how much was spontaneous.