The battle of monmouth, fought in new jersey on june 28, 1778, between the american and british armies, has been the subject of several books, all of which have contributed to some degree to. This is the best book i have read so far on the battle of monmouth courthouse in freehold, nj. Apr 15, 2012 the largest scale battle of the american revolution. The british infantry wore red coats, with bearskin caps for grenadiers, tricorne hats for battalion companies and caps for the light infantry. Monmouth was the largest field battle of the war, and the contest went on for many hours in sweltering heat. For more information, see the website of the friends of monmouth battlefield, who cosponsor the event. Presents an analysis of the battle of monmouth and the entire campaign along. It pitted the continental army, commanded by general george washington, against the british army in north america, commanded by general sir henry clinton. The battle of monmouth was fought on june 28, 1778, during the american revolution 1775 to 1783. It was the last battle of the philadelphia campaign, begun the previous year, during which the british had inflicted two major defeats on washington and occupied philadelphia. Jan 21, 2016 the battle of monmouth took place on sunday, june 28, 1778 at monmouth, new jersey. Books on the battle of monmouth the friends of monmouth.
Battle of monmouth george washingtons mount vernon. France had initially doubted america s resolve and ability to wage an effective. The battle of monmouth was the longest continuous battle of the revolutionary war. Washington rallying the troops at monmouth by emanuel leutze. The last great battle in the north, by brendan morrissey. George lashells was a soldier of the revolutionary war. A monmouth county historical association study estimates total british casualties at 1,4. Books on the battle of monmouth friends of monmouth. Somehow, general george washington and the continental army were able to survive a string of defeats around philadelphia in 1777 and a desperate winter at valley forge. While the british had escaped, the americans claimed victory in the battle of monmouth and washington was lauded for his bravery. Jul 28, 2019 the battle of monmouth was fought on june 28, 1778, during the american revolution 1775 to 1783.
The battle of monmouth court house, new jersey, is among the mo. The battle of monmouth on june 28, 1778 saw a colonial american army under major general george washington fight a british army led by lieutenant general henry clinton. Read the revolution the march to monmouth museum of the. On a hot and humid june 28, 1778, general george washington and his subordinate, general charles lee, attacked rearguard elements of general sir henry clintons british army although the american army outnumbered its foe twotoone and had undergone extensive training in the art of war during its winter encampment at valley forge, lee, who launched the initial attack, lacked confidence in. The americans likely lost close to 700, and the british perhaps a thousand. The forgotten first battle of monmouth journal of the. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Map of the battle of monmouth 28th june 1778 first part by. Both historians are widely published and recognized as. His excellency general washington, having early intelligence of the intended movement of the enemy from philadelphia, detached a considerable body of troops under the command of majorgeneral lee, in order to support general maxwells brigade of continental troops. The battle of monmouth was fought near monmouth court house on june 28, 1778, during the american revolutionary war. British troops at reenactment of the battle of monmouth, 1978.
On june 28, 1778, general george washington led the continental army in an attack against the british army at the battle of monmouth in monmouth county, new jersey during the american revolutionary war. The previous year, burgoynes army surrendered to gates at saratoga, bringing france into the war. Click download or read online button to get molly pitcher the battle of monmouth 28 june 1778 book now. After evacuating philadelphia, pennsylvania on june 18, clinton intended to march his,000man army to new york city. British commanders had received word in early 1778 that a french fleet was on its way to america. Battle of monmouth the history carperthe history carper. The battle of monmouth courthouse was not only the last major action in the northern theater. The battle of monmouth was fought near monmouth court house modernday freehold borough, new jersey on june 28, 1778, during the american revolutionary war.
Battle of monmouth summary britannica encyclopedia britannica. When the british abandoned philadelphia to return to new york city, american troops harassed their retreat. The largest scale battle of the american revolution. The british soon tested the continental armys newfound discipline at the battle of monmouth, which took place in central new jersey on june 28, 1778. A curated collection of excerpts from exciting, thoughtprovoking books about the american revolution. But on the afternoon of june 28, 1778, washington exploded in a rage at his second in command general charles lee, in a moment that became legendary. The 1778 battle of monmouth conferred immortality on molly pitcher, a woman who carried water to the rebel troops and whose name was actually mary.
The battle of monmouth was an american revolutionary war battle fought on june 28, 1778, in monmouth county, new jersey. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Samuel stelle smith traces the events of the revolutionary war battle at monmouth during which it is believed mollie pitcher aided the soldiers. To learn more about the museums plans for a national museum in philadelphia that will tell the complete story of the revolution, click here.
Battle of monmouth june 28, 1778 american revolutionary. Close call at monmouth, 1778 by roger kennedy, hudson park library july 2. Read the revolution is published biweekly by the museum of the american revolution to inspire learning about the history of the american revolution and its ongoing relevance. The battle fought on 28 th june 1778 by the american continental army against the british, after the 17778 winter spent training under steuben. The battle of monmouth, also known as the battle of monmouth courthouse, was an important battle in the american revolution. National park service colonials and patriots monmouth. This contribution has not yet been formally edited by.
Although the battle of monmouth was basically a draw, both sides were able to claim victory. Another historian needs to take up the challenge of monmouth one day. For the british, general sir henry clinton commanded 11,000 men under the leadership of lieutenant general lord charles cornwallis. Fatal sunday is the new, definitive account of this important, but often overlooked, revolutionary war campaign in new jersey. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The friends of monmouth battlefield are dedicated to protecting, preserving and interpreting the military and social history of the monmouth campaign of 1778 and the cultural landscapes of both the battlefield and associated sites within a broader geographic area beyond the park. The battle of monmouth on june 28, 1778 saw a colonial american army under major general george washington fight a british army led by lieutenant general sir henry clinton. The british soon tested the continental armys newfound discipline at the battle of monmouth, which took place in central new jersey on june. Washington sent 6,400 troops commanded by major general charles lee to attack the british column of march near monmouth court house, new jersey. Privately owned farmland, public roads, and abandoned line of pennsylvania railroad. A battle of monmouth reenactment is held at the park each june. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading fatal sunday. The continental army under general george washington attacked the rear of the british army column commanded by lieutenant general sir henry clinton as they left monmouth court house modern freehold borough. The book is now recognized as the definitive history of the battle of monmouth.
In the elementary book i carried with me, i noted that the soldiers name was tunis coward, but the groundskeeper said that was not true, and pointed us toward the grave of the soldier that had been carried into the church. Both historians are widely published and recognized as authorities in early american history. At age 22, he was at the battle of monmouth, which was fought on the 28th day of june, 1778, under command of general washington. The battle of monmouth courthouse was not only the last major action in the northern theater, it was also the longest and hardestfought engagement of the entire revolutionary war. General washington carefully followed the british and, near monmouth court house, ordered an attack on the rear of their train.
Blood stained pew and the ghosts of tennent church. Battle of monmouth 1778 the british withdrew from philadelphia with a large train of supplies. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Henry clinton replaced him as commander of all british forces in north america.
Louis xvi s government was intent on aiding the patriot cause in the wake of the british failure at saratoga in october of the previous year. The battle took place on june 28, 1778 and was one of the last major battles of the. Jul 02, 2012 the battle of monmouth, new jersey, on june 28, 1778. The battle of monmouth was fought near monmouth court house on june 28, 1778, during the. Major general charles lee commanded 12,000 men of the continental army under the leadership of general george washington. The battle of monmouth, june 28, 1778, marked the debut of the american army after the hard winters training at valley forge. George washington, the monmouth campaign, and the politics of battle campaigns and commanders series book 54 kindle edition by lender, mark edward, stone, garry wheeler. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Oct 10, 2015 map of the battle of monmouth 28th june 1778 first part by john fawkes. Close call at monmouth, 1778 the new york public library. Battle of monmouth court house, june 28, 1778 in monmouth. George washington, the monmouth campaign, and the politics of battle. The continental army attacked the rear of the british army column as they left monmouth court house modern freehold borough. Jan 12, 2019 the book is now recognized as the definitive history of the battle of monmouth.
Named for the brave soldiers who gave their lives just a few miles away at the battle of monmouth court house in 1778, fort monmouth was the site of some of the most significant communications and electronics breakthroughs in military history. George washington and the monmouth campaign of 1778. The main british achievement of 1777 had been the capture of philadelphia, but in the changes circumstances of 1778, with the main focus of the british war effort now directed against the french, philadelphia was no longer seen as an asset. Books on the battle of monmouth friends of monmouth battlefield. Read the revolution fatal sunday museum of the american. Washington had spent the winter at valley forge rebu. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. The battle of monmouth happened near monmouth courthouse freehold borough, new jersey today on june 28, 1778, during the american revolutionary war. Articles such as this one were acquired and published with the primary aim of expanding the information on with greater speed and efficiency than has traditionally been possible. Jun 25, 1978 the 1778 battle of monmouth conferred immortality on molly pitcher, a woman who carried water to the rebel troops and whose name was actually mary hays.
The church was used as a hospital following the battle of monmouth in 1778. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook. The friends of monmouth battlefield are dedicated to protecting, preserving and interpreting the military and social history of the monmouth campaign of 1778 and the cultural landscapes of both the battlefield and associated sites within a. The british, sir henry clinton, the new british commander, retreated from philadelphia to new york. The battle of monmouth took place on sunday, june 28, 1778 at monmouth, new jersey. It is also known as the battle of monmouth courthouse. June 1778 was a tumultuous month in the annals of american military history.
The name monmouth has been synonymous with the defense of freedom since our countrys inception. When george washington learned the british planned to evacuate occupied philadelphia, he had to decide whether or not to aggressively pursue the enemy. The battle of monmouth, new jersey, on june 28, 1778. Info added per dars lineage book of the charter members by mary s lockwood and published. Bilby and katherine bilby jenkins book monmouth court house, washington receives opposing recommendations from his generals, who disagree on the battlereadiness of the american troops. Battle of monmouth june 28, 1778 american revolutionary war. Uniforms, arms and equipment at the battle of monmouth. The battle, fought on june 28, 1778 in new jersey, featured british forces under the command of lieutenant general sir henry clinton and continental forces under the command of general george washington. This battle was fought on the 28th june 1778, and my regiment was in the latter part of the action. Battle of monmouth 1778 historycentral home historys home. When clinton counterattacked, lee ordered his badly deployed t. The battle of monmouth took place on 25 november 1233, the feast day of st catherine, between forces loyal to henry iii, king of england, and those of richard marshal, earl of pembroke and lord marshal of england, who had formed an alliance with the welsh prince llywelyn ap iorwerth and his supporter owain ap gruffudd, a grandson of rhys of deheubarth.
Molly pitcher the battle of monmouth 28 june 1778 download. Highly visual guides to historys greatest conflicts, detailing the command strategies. Monmouth relives the battle of 1778 the new york times. Monmouth was one of the largest battles of the american revolution and was the last major battle fought by washingtons main army until yorktown, yet to date the best book on the subject was william strykers battle of monmouth, which was written at end of the 19th century and time has exposed several flaws.
Washington averted a nearcatastrophe and showed that his ragtag troops were the equal of the enemy on the battlefield, while the british achieved their ultimate objective and reached new york. More maps, and a narrative of at least another 100 pages to do justice to this epic battle and its aftermath. Explore our list of monmouth, battle of, freehold, n. Battle of monmouth painting shows george washington rallying his men while an embarrassed charles lee waits nearby.
France had initially doubted america s resolve and ability to wage an effective war against britain, but. Lender is professor emeritus of history at kean university, from which he retired as vice president for academic affairs in 2011. In april 1778, howe received word that his resignation was accepted. A summary of the battle of monmouth on june 28, 1778. Reprint of booklet published by the new jersey historical commission in 1975. General washington carefully followed the british and, near monmouth court. Historical statements concerning the battle of kings mountain and the battle of the cowpens, south carolina 1928, by army war college u. Read the revolution the march to monmouth museum of. The monmouth campaign, 18 june 5 july 1778 june 2629, 2019.
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