"First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen."

What does this quote by Henry Lee illustrate by the phrase "first in war"?

a) George Washington always led his troops into battle.

b) George Washington avoided military solutions whenever possible.

c) George Washington favored military solutions over diplomacy.

d) George Washington was a great commander in chief.

d) George Washington was a great commander in chief.