I've read multiple sources that state (in so many words) that George Washington was not strategically savvy or even a good officer at the start of his career. What led to his improvement? Was it simply experience or did other factors improve his abilities? | AskHistorians Archive Observer

I've read multiple sources that state (in so many words) that George Washington was not strategically savvy or even a good officer at the start of his career. What led to his improvement? Was it simply experience or did other factors improve his abilities?

by KyloWrench

Galdarkhan

George Washington was not a great general. However, he was very skilled at running away saving American forces from anilation in battle (like at New York).