 And once order was established, Washington rode forward, and he led his men in a charge to capture the high ground. Washington placed himself between his advancing forces and the enemy's forces. Despite his conspicuous position, he calmly instructed his men to hold their fire. So here he is between the two armies. Time slowed down as the Americans charged closer and closer to the Redcoats. They were 50 yards away, 45 yards, 40 yards, 35 yards, and finally,