First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.
What does this quote by Henry Lee illustrate by the phrase "first in war"? George Washington always led his troops into battle.
George Washington avoided military solutions whenever possible.
George Washington favored military solutions over diplomacy.
George Washington was a great commander in chief.
Answer:
George Washington was a great commander in chief.
Explanation:
According to the given quote by Henry Lee, he describes George Washington as first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen.
The quote "first in war" means that George Washington was a great commander in chief as he could always be relied on during times of war.
