Battle Of Monmouth (June Of 1778)

The Battle of Monmouth, which was fought on June 28th, 1778 in Monmouth, New Jersey is one of the major battles of the American revolutionary war. In order to delay the arrival of the remainder of the army from Valley Forge, General George Washington had instructed Charles Lee, who was second in command, to advance with a small contingent of the Continental Army and confront the British forces. Charles Lee gave the order to withdraw the troops from the field of battle after several hours of fighting the British. To Lee's great astonishment, Washington ran into him on the highway close to Monmouth Courthouse, New Jersey. Washington and Lee got into a heated argument as a result.

Washington ultimately made the decision to march his forces as Lee hesitantly agreed to command the advance party. He resumed the assault on the British after gathering his remaining forces. The delay caused by the commanding general enabled the remainder of the Continental Army time to advance and join the fight. Many people were killed and injured throughout the conflict as Americans attacked the British army while it was fleeing. Washington was praised for his bravery and courage throughout the Battle of Monmouth, which the Americans ultimately won.