General Nathaniel Greene was a prominent military leader during the American Revolutionary War. Born in 1742 in Rhode Island, he initially worked as a blacksmith before joining the Continental Army. Greene quickly rose through the ranks due to his strategic skills and leadership abilities, eventually becoming one of George Washington's most trusted generals. Greene is best known for his command in the Southern theater of the war, where he employed guerrilla tactics against British forces. His efforts in battles such as the Battle of Cowpens and the Siege of Yorktown significantly weakened British control in the South, contributing to the eventual American victory.