Why was George Washington a war hero?

George Washington Is a hero to most Americans today because he was "The Father of his country"' he defeated the British during the American Revolution as the comanding general of the continental army. He was the first president if the USA. Washington was determined to win the war and created great strtegies to defeat the British. He led his army through many tough times and never gave up on them! He was loved by his army because he didn't doubt them and was a great leader! Whithout him America wouldn't be what it is today.