{"product_id":"in-this-corner-washington-s-opponents","title":"“In this Corner . . ..”  Washington’s Opponents","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen George Washington took command of the Continental Army in 1775, he faced powerful opponents. The British Army and its German auxiliaries were formidable, experienced regular forces, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. They were commanded by experienced and well-respected officers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWashington 1st face Gen. Thomas Gage had decades of experience in America, but could not stop the Colonies from slipping into rebellion. Gage's successor, William Howe, would give Washington a very bad time and come close to crushing the Rebellion (These are the times that try men's souls.). Howe would also make decisions that help ensure American victory. Come to class and we will see what we can figure out about these important leaders. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eDate: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructor: Tom Donnelly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTime: 6:30 – 8:30 pm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFee: $20.00\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Manor College","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43349969797214,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/manor-college.myshopify.com\/products\/in-this-corner-washington-s-opponents","provider":"Manor College","version":"1.0","type":"link"}