Admiral Richard Howe and General William Howe are criticized for seeking promotions, money, and Germain's removal while their commands still required coordination. Governor James Wright appears slow to adapt even after his communications were repeatedly compromised. Joseph Habersham is treated as a capable militia officer whose trust in Wright made him a poor jailer, while Lachlan McIntosh brought the aggression and devotion needed for the immediate defense. Captain Andrew Barkley and Major James Grant receive a more favorable assessment for professional handling of the limited force actually assigned to them. Local officers could act competently even while the senior command culture rewarded self-interest and political bargaining.
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Contrasting command cultures in North America
Senior British leaders pursued political self-interest, while the officers handling the local Georgia crisis showed a mix of strengths and limitations.