Army General
What Revolutionary War General abandoned his army in mid-battle?
I vaguely remember a story an American general to surrender his army in mid-battle during the Revolutionary War, and especially to mount his horse and riding, a ridiculously far distance of the battle.
Charles Lee (February 6, 1732 – October 2, 1782) was a British soldier planter from Virginia, who was an officer General of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War. Lee is best known for his actions during the Battle of Monmouth. Washington requires a commander to lead the secondary frontal assault. He chose to put Lee in charge involuntarily as he was the oldest of his generals. Washington ordered him to attack the retreating enemy, but rather, Lee ordered a retreat. He retreated directly into Washington and his troops were advancing, and Washington dressed in public. Lee responded with "inappropriate language" (Insubordination), was arrested, and shortly thereafter to a court martial. Lee was convicted, and he was relieved of his command for a period of one year.
