Everyone thinks they know George Washington... but here's what ACTUALLY made him the perfect revolutionary leader... It wasn't his military genius - he lost MORE battles than he won!.. Washington's secret weapon? He knew when to RUN. While British generals fought for glory, Washington fought to SURVIVE. Retreat, regroup, strike again. And here's the crazy part - his soldiers were literally STARVING, but they stayed loyal. Why? Washington suffered WITH them. No warm mansion, no fancy meals, Just