The Continental Army, Appendices
Appendix A: U.S. Army Units Dating From the Revolution [Not Included] Appendix B: Department Commanders Department Commander Dates of Command Main Army George Washington Duration of war Eastern Department Artemas Ward 4 Apr 1776-20 Mar 1777 William Heath 20 Mar 1777-7 Nov 1778 Horatio Gates 7 Nov 1778-Nov 1779 Northern Department (initially New …