re: OT history and military gurus: George Washington v. Oliver Cromwell

What ifs inherently have infinite inputs and therefore infinite outcomes. But, they are fun; so here's mine.

Washington. He was a poor tactician, and outclassed by most of his British opponents. His under appreciation of amphibious warfare almost killed the Revolution. But like his army he grew in competence over time. He was strategically sound. His number one goal was to keep his army in the field. His Delaware River campaign was strategically brilliant and not bad tactically.

Cromwell's only hope would have been ruthlessly crushing Washington in New York, and Cromwell could certainly be ruthless!

Slightly different what if. What if Cromwell switched places with Washington. Without Washington gift of democracy at Newburgh and his presidency we would have started as a monarchy. Cromwell the first king of America!