Grenville Was A Champion Of The British Military

During Henry Pelham's presidency in 1755, George Grenville was fired from his position as Navy Treasurer. Grenville saw this as an addition to a string of prior slights, including Pitt and others passing him over for jobs in favor of people he thought to be no more talented than he was. Grenville began to harbor hatred toward Pitt as a result, and he also developed a strong relationship with the young Prince of Wales and his confidant, Lord Bute, who were suddenly Pitt's adversaries.

In 1758, while serving as Treasurer of the Navy, he proposed and carried out a measure that established a more equitable system for paying seamen's salaries and providing for their families while they were at sea. If not for its usefulness, the bill was commended for its humanity. He held onto his position during the years when the British achieved triumphs, most notably the Annus Mirabilis of 1759, which was credited to the administration in which he served. Grenville joined the opposition against the government after being fired. Through his political initiatives, he was able to push the British military's desire to increase its power and security. This runs counter to the government's original aim to use mercenaries in their place.