Anthony Wayne, American Military Officer
Anthony Wayne (January 1, 1745 - December 15, 1796) was a US Army officer, statesman, and member of the House of Representatives. He adopted a military career at the outset of the American Revolutionary War, where his military exploits and fiery personality quickly earned him promotion to brigadier general and the sobriquet Mad Anthony. In 1777, Wayne commanded the Pennsylvania Line at Brandywine where he held off the British troops to protect the American right flank. The two forces fought for three hours until the American line withdrew, and Wayne was ordered to retreat. Days later he again led his forces against the British in the Battle of Germantown. After winter quarters at Valley Forge, Wayne led the American attack at the 1778 Battle of Monmouth. His successful attack on British positions in the Battle of Stony Point was the high point of his revolutionary war service. He later served as General in Chief of the Army and commanded the Legion of the United States. He died of complications from gout in 1796 at the age of 51.
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