Continental Army Of The United States

Born: 1775

Biography:

The Continental Army was formed on June 14, 1775, to fight against the British for independence during the American Revolutionary War. It was created by the Second Continental Congress and was made up of soldiers from various colonies. The army played a crucial role in the war, with key victories at Saratoga and Yorktown. After the war, the Continental Army was disbanded on June 3, 1784, but its legacy continued as the United States Army.