Congress created the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, and Samuel and John Adams nominated Washington to become its commander-in-chief. Washington was chosen over John Hancock because of his military experience and the belief that a Virginian would better unite the colonies.
They had the advantage because the the nazis where not prepared for the harsh cold although they out gunned and out numbered the soviets lots of nazis died to hypothermia and or frostbite
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Some similarities and differences between the Byzantie Empire and Kiev Russia consist of the Byzantie Empire's period lasting from 330-1613, whereas Kiev's period lasted from the 700's-1110's. The Byzantie Empire was a more advanced society then Kiev. Kiev recieved most of their culture from cultural diffusion from Byzantie. Some similarities include that two leaders from both locations converted to Christianity. Both locations were the only ruler. And both locations strived to control the church, also known as to control the people. Supremacy existed in both.
The Cabinet is an advisory body made up of the heads of the 15 executive departments. Appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, the members of the Cabinet are often the President's closest confidants.