Lionel pincus and princess firyal map division, the new york public library. Charles lee was one of the most senior officers in the continental army. General washington carefully followed the british and, near monmouth court. 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. History united states revolutionary period 17751800 monmouth, battle of, freehold, n. Patriot leadership during the battle of monmouth 1778. During the march from philadelphia, clintons army lost around 550 deserters, of whom 450 were. The last great battle in the north, by brendan morrissey. Jul 28, 2019 the battle of monmouth was fought on june 28, 1778, during the american revolution 1775 to 1783. Bilby received his ba and ma degrees in history from seton hall.
The battle of monmouth was fought on june 28, 1778, during the american revolution 1775 to 1783. Allaire state park contains a restored 19thcentury ironmaking village. This battle was fought on the 28th june 1778, and my regiment was in the latter part of the action. It pitted the continental army, commanded by general george washington, against the british army in north america, commanded by general sir henry clinton. He is the author or coauthor of ten books and numerous other works. The british suffered some 300 casualties and the americans 350. Patriot leadership during the battle of monmouth 1778 as a patriot, the type of leadership employed by general george washington in the battle of monmouth fought in 28th june of 1778 may be illustrated as brave, singleminded, determined, and aggressive in its approach of contributing triumph for the american war of independence. A monmouth county historical association study estimates total british casualties at 1,4. June 28, 1778, the last time two full armies met in battle during the revolutionary war. 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. The battle of monmouth was fought near monmouth court house modernday freehold borough, new jersey on june 28, 1778, during the american revolutionary war. The largest scale battle of the american revolution.
Freehold, the county seat, was the site of the battle of monmouth court house june 28, 1778 during the american revolution. Dressed in rags, short on food, and crowded into makeshift huts, they prompted washington to send unusually blunt petitions to congress for assistance. Monmouth relives the battle of 1778 the new york times. Books on the battle of monmouth the friends of monmouth. Battle of monmouth george washingtons mount vernon. Fought on june 28, 1778, the battle of monmouth is correctly remembered as one of the largest battles of the american revolution, and the last major engagement fought in the north. Apr 28, 1778 the winter of 1778 was a hard one for the american troops at valley forge. Washington rallying the troops at monmouth by emanuel leutze. For more information, see the website of the friends of monmouth battlefield, who cosponsor the event. The battle of monmouth, also known as the battle of monmouth courthouse, was an important battle in the american revolution. 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 17751783.
The battle of monmouth was fought near monmouth court house on june 28, 1778, during the. 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. Freehold, new jersey revolutionary war sites freehold. National park service colonials and patriots monmouth. 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.
Only osprey has come out with one of its battle studies which seems again surprising. The forgotten first battle of monmouth journal of the. The planned march of british troops through new jersey 200 years ago this weekend was marred by mosquitoes and the battle of monmouth, the largest and longest battle of the revolution. Monmouth, battle of george washington at the battle of monmouth 1778 during the american revolutionary war. Battle of monmouth, also called battle of monmouth court house, june 28, 1778, indecisive engagement in the american revolution, fought at monmouth, new jersey. Apr 25, 2017 the battle of monmouth or battle of monmouth courthouse was an important american revolutionary war battle, fought at monmouth, new jersey on june 28th, 1778.
In june of 1778, british lieutenant general sir henry clinton was ordered to evacuate philadelphia and join up with the main british army at new york city. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Reference maps on the american revolution 17751783. Up to 100 men are thought to have died of heatstroke during the battle. The battle was a military conflict between the kingdom of great britain and their. The battle of monmouth june 28, 1778 the battle of monmouth was the longest continuous battle of the revolutionary war. Collins, 1776, by new jersey page images at rutgers. The battle that made the american army yardley, pennsylvania. Battle of monmouth june 28, 1778 american revolutionary. Neither side won the battle, but george washington proved that his continentals could stand up against the best that the british had to offer.
West long branch is the home of monmouth university founded 1933. The battle of monmouth was an american revolutionary war or american war of independence battle fought on june 28, 1778 in monmouth county, new jersey. Battle of monmouth historic trail order of the arrow na. The historic trail is about 11 miles long a shorter version is available for webelos dens. The previous year, burgoynes army surrendered to gates at saratoga, bringing france into the war. Jun 28, 20 this battle was fought on the 28th june 1778, and my regiment was in the latter part of the action.
The battle of yorktown sep 28, 1781 oct 19, 1781 was the final battle of the american revolution, fought between colonial troops and the british army at yorktown, virginia. May 28, 20 washington rallying the troops at monmouth by emanuel leutze. Sir henry clinton john smart national institute of american history and democracy. General washington carefully followed the british and, near monmouth court house, ordered an attack on the rear of their train. Explore our list of monmouth, battle of, freehold, n. A battle of monmouth reenactment is held at the park each june. What made the monmouth campaign of 1778 such an interesting topic for you. Philadelphia had been occupied in september of 1777, but the entry of france into the war on the american side made the british change their entire strategy. The planned march of british troops through new jersey 200 years ago this weekend was marred by mosquitoes and the battle of monmouth, the. This contribution has not yet been formally edited by. 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. Few people beyond his immediate family and closest aides ever saw him lose his composure. Map of the british colonies in north america 17631775. Jan 21, 2016 the battle of monmouth took place on sunday, june 28, 1778 at monmouth, new jersey.
Battle of monmouth on 28th june 1778 in the american revolutionary war. 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. On this day in history, june 28, 1778, the battle of monmouth is the last major battle of the american revolution in the north. Battle of monmouth the winter of 177778 was one of relative ease for british forces under general william howe. Battle of monmouth 1778 the british withdrew from philadelphia with a large train of supplies. 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. Monmouth county, new jersey, united states britannica.
The march to monmouth museum of the american revolution. Although the battle of monmouth was basically a draw, both sides were able to claim victory. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Lc maps of north america, 17501789, 1282 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Major general charles lee commanded 12,000 men of the continental army under the leadership of general george washington. They occupied the american capital of philadelphia, having dispatched the rebel congress in ignominious flight to york, pennsylvania.
This park preserves the historical battlefield on which the american revolutionary war s battle of monmouth 1778 was waged. 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 last great battle in the north campaign brendan. The battle of monmouth was the longest continuous battle of the revolutionary war. The area northeast of freehold, where general lees initial attack was made, has been largely built up and the character of the wartime scene lost, although the preliminary movements of the two armies can still be followed on the ground. Ocean grove was founded in 1869 as a methodist summer resort. The british, sir henry clinton, the new british commander, retreated from philadelphia to new york. George washington prided himself on his ability to control his temper. Highly visual guides to historys greatest conflicts, detailing the command. It was here that the americans intercepted the british forces who were trekking from philadelphia. The battle of monmouth took place on sunday, june 28, 1778 at monmouth, new jersey. When the british abandoned philadelphia to return to new york city, american troops harassed their retreat. In london the events of 1777 made the government decide that a change of command was needed in america, but lord george germain, the secretary for america, did not wish to dismiss both the howe brothers.
Present appearance 1961 the present town of freehold, which in 1778 consisted of a courthouse and a few scattered dwellings, is a modern commercial city. A trail medal and a patch are available for purchase by the unit leader for the hikers. British and american forces met at the battle of monmouth, new jersey, in june 1778. Reprint of booklet published by the new jersey historical commission in 1975. Apr 15, 2012 the largest scale battle of the american revolution. John hereford in the summer of 1777, i enlisted under lieutenant erasmus gill, a recruiting officer belonging to the second virginia regiment, of infantry of the line, on the continental establishment, for the term.
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