Dear Mr. History:  How did General “Mad” Anthony Wayne get his nickname?  Was he some kind of lunatic in battle?  I’ve also heard that Wayne’s ghost haunts Pennsylvania because the general died sort of a gruesome death.  What’s the story?  Sincerely, Mad Man. Dear Mad Man:  Glad you asked about Anthony Wayne!  He was born … Continue reading The Nicknaming of General “Mad” Anthony Wayne