Knowra Casimir Pulaski Casimir Pulaski Casimir Pulaski was a Polish-born military commander who served the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He died from wounds sustained at the 1779 Siege of Savannah.
George Washington : George Washington was commander in chief of the Continental Army and the first president of the United States. Washington appointed Pulaski to lead American cavalry after their meeting in 1777.
Pulaski's Legion : Pulaski's Legion was a mixed cavalry and infantry unit commanded by Casimir Pulaski during the American Revolutionary War. It was the unit Pulaski formed and led after receiving authority to organize an independent corps.
Bar Confederation : The Bar Confederation was a Polish noble uprising against Russian influence and King Stanisław August Poniatowski, fought from 1768 to 1772. Pulaski became a prominent commander in this revolt before entering American service.
Siege of Savannah : The Siege of Savannah was a Franco-American attempt to retake Savannah, Georgia, from British forces in 1779. Pulaski was mortally wounded while leading a cavalry charge during the failed assault.
Benjamin Franklin : Benjamin Franklin was an American diplomat, writer, scientist, and Founding Father. Franklin’s diplomatic advocacy helped bring Pulaski from France to the American cause.
Continental cavalry : Continental cavalry were mounted troops serving the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Pulaski’s command drew on the broader cavalry arm, which scouted, raided, and supported infantry.
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth : The Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth was a federal state in Central and Eastern Europe that existed from 1569 to 1795. Pulaski was born into its political world and fought to defend its independence.
Battle of Charleston : The Battle of Charleston was the 1780 British siege that forced the surrender of an American army in South Carolina. The siege followed Pulaski’s death and marked the continuing southern campaign in which he had served.
Kazimierz Pułaski : Kazimierz Pułaski is the Polish form of the name of the military commander known in English as Casimir Pulaski. Pulaski’s name appears in Polish sources in this form.
Dragoon : A dragoon is a soldier trained to fight on horseback and, historically, also on foot. Pulaski’s mounted troops used the mobility and combat role associated with dragoons.
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