Thomas Gage

Thomas Gage was a British Army officer and colonial administrator during the 18th century, best known for his role leading British forces in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. He served as the military governor of Massachusetts, where he attempted to enforce British authority but faced significant resistance from American colonists. His decisions, including attempts to seize colonial weapons, contributed to tensions that sparked key battles like Lexington and Concord in 1775. Gage's leadership style and strategies are often analyzed in the context of military history and colonial governance.