Gerard W Gawalt

George Washington and Horatio Gates, the Man Who Would Be King Gerard W Gawalt

War, revolution and creating a new nation offer great opportunities. George Washington and Horatio Gates seized their moments. One rose to become commander-in-chief of the American Army and his nation's leader. The other conspired to replace him.
At critical junctures in the revolutionary war, Washington was confronted by two enemies--the British military and a cabal of American officers and politicians seeking to put Horatio Gates in his place.
One became indispensable to his nation. He could have been king, but spurned the opportunity.
The other wanted to be king of the hill but failed and ultimately became invisible