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Monmouth Court House
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Author : Joseph G. Bilby
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-02-15
Monmouth Court House written by Joseph G. Bilby and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-02-15 with History categories.
The battle of Monmouth Court House, New Jersey, is well known in American folklore as the battle where Molly Pitcher fought alongside her fallen husband. But it is also regarded by historians as among the most important moments in the history of the American Army, when its image in both Europe and the colonies was transformed from that of a rag-tag band of ill-trained civilians to that of a disciplined, well-guided, professional military unit. In June 1778, British General Henry Clinton's army evacuated Philadelphia and struck out across "the Jerseys" on its way back to New York City. George Washington's Continental Army, retrained and confident after enduring a winter at Valley Forge and supplemented by a large number of fresh New Jersey militia, marched in pursuit. About 50 miles south of New York City, the armies clashed at Monmouth Court House on June 28, in the last major Revolutionary War battle in the north, Essentially a draw, the battle marked the first time in the war that the Continental Army was able to hold a battlefield, fighting the full force of the British army to a standstill. Monmouth Court House: The Battle that Made the American Army by Joseph G. Bilby and Katherine Bilby Jenkins is the story of this battle, how it came to be, and its influence on the course of the war and American history. The authors set Monmouth Court House within the context of the American Revolution and the civil war between Tories and Whigs that erupted in New Jersey during that time. The entire campaign and battle are described, including an analysis of the commanders, personnel, organization, training, and weapons of both armies. The book also assesses the historiography and mythology of the battle, including the story of the real "Molly Pitcher." and current efforts at interpretation and battlefield archaeology and how they have changed our understanding of the battle. Book jacket.
Monmouth Courthouse 1778
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Author : Brendan Morrissey
language : en
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Release Date : 2004-05-25
Monmouth Courthouse 1778 written by Brendan Morrissey and has been published by Osprey Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-05-25 with History categories.
The battle of Monmouth Courthouse was not only the last major action in the Northern theater, it was also the longest and hardest-fought engagement of the entire Revolutionary War (1775-1783). When the British abandoned Philadelphia to return to New York City, American troops harassed their retreat. On the morning of 28 June 1778, General Lee, George Washington's lieutenant, attacked the British rearguard but his attack went badly wrong. The British rearguard, now reinforced, threw Lee's troops into a headlong retreat. Lee was relieved of his command and Washington's Continentals then stood toe-to-toe with the British, bloodily repulsing a series of powerful attacks by crack troops.
Fatal Sunday
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Author : Mark Edward Lender
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 2016-04-18
Fatal Sunday written by Mark Edward Lender and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-18 with History categories.
Historians have long considered the Battle of Monmouth one of the most complicated engagements of the American Revolution. Fought on Sunday, June 28, 1778, Monmouth was critical to the success of the Revolution. It also marked a decisive turning point in the military career of George Washington. Without the victory at Monmouth Courthouse, Washington's critics might well have marshaled the political strength to replace him as the American commander-in-chief. Authors Mark Edward Lender and Garry Wheeler Stone argue that in political terms, the Battle of Monmouth constituted a pivotal moment in the War for Independence. Viewing the political and military aspects of the campaign as inextricably entwined, this book offers a fresh perspective on Washington’s role in it. Drawing on a wide range of historical sources—many never before used, including archaeological evidence—Lender and Stone disentangle the true story of Monmouth and provide the most complete and accurate account of the battle, including both American and British perspectives. In the course of their account it becomes evident that criticism of Washington’s performance in command was considerably broader and deeper than previously acknowledged. In light of long-standing practical and ideological questions about his vision for the Continental Army and his ability to win the war, the outcome at Monmouth—a hard-fought tactical draw—was politically insufficient for Washington. Lender and Stone show how the general’s partisans, determined that the battle for public opinion would be won in his favor, engineered a propaganda victory for their chief that involved the spectacular court-martial of Major General Charles Lee, the second-ranking officer of the Continental Army. Replete with poignant anecdotes, folkloric incidents, and stories of heroism and combat brutality; filled with behind-the-scenes action and intrigue; and teeming with characters from all walks of life, Fatal Sunday gives us the definitive view of the fateful Battle of Monmouth.
The Engagement At Freehold Known As The Battle Of Monmouth N J
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Author : John Watts De Peyster
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1878
The Engagement At Freehold Known As The Battle Of Monmouth N J written by John Watts De Peyster and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1878 with Monmouth, Battle of, Freehold, N.J., 1778 categories.
Conflict At Monmouth Court House
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Author : Mary R. Murrin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983-01-01
Conflict At Monmouth Court House written by Mary R. Murrin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983-01-01 with Monmouth, Battle of, Freehold, N.J., 1778 categories.
"Added to the genteel discussion of the battle's place in the context of the Revolutionary War is a debate about the conduct of Charles Lee, commander of the American advance guard at Monmouth. Was he a traitor, a scapegoat or merely an incompetent?"--Introduction.
Engagement At Freehold Known As The Battle Of Monmouth N J More Properly Of Monmouth Court House
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Author : JOHN WATTS DE. PEYSTER
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
Engagement At Freehold Known As The Battle Of Monmouth N J More Properly Of Monmouth Court House written by JOHN WATTS DE. PEYSTER and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with categories.
Engagement At Freehold Known A
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Author : John Watts] [De Peyster
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-08-26
Engagement At Freehold Known A written by John Watts] [De Peyster and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-26 with History categories.
Freehold
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Author : Barbara Pepe
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2003
Freehold written by Barbara Pepe and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
Lenni Lenape tribes once foraged where Freehold Raceway and development and rejuvination efforts flourish today in Freehold, seat of Monmouth County. Following European colonization in the mid-seventeenth century, this enterprising community perservered through a major battle and countless skirmishes in the American Revolution, immersion in the Civil War, rapid industrialization, and municipal reorganization. The residents overcame social and political strife, preserving spirit and courage to unify both borough and township for generations to come.
A Handsome Flogging
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Author : William R. Griffith
language : en
Publisher: Savas Beatie
Release Date : 2020-07-31
A Handsome Flogging written by William R. Griffith and has been published by Savas Beatie this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-31 with History categories.
Place yourself in the boots of the Continental Army and the British forces as they march towards a pivotal Revolutionary War battle. June 1778 was a tumultuous month in the annals of American military history. 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. As winter turned to spring, and spring turned to summer, the army—newly trained by Baron von Steuben and in high spirits thanks to France’s intervention into the conflict—marched out of Valley Forge in pursuit of Henry Clinton’s British Army making its way across New Jersey for New York City. What would happen next was not an easy decision for Washington to make. Should he attack the British column? And if so, how? “People expect something from us and our strength demands it,” Gen. Nathanael Greene pressed his chieftain. Against the advice of many of his subordinates, Washington ordered the army to aggressively pursue the British and not allow the enemy to escape to New York City without a fight. On June 28, 1778, the vanguard of the Continental Army under Maj. Gen. Charles Lee engaged Clinton’s rearguard near the small village of Monmouth Court House. Lee’s over-cautiousness prevailed and the Americans were ordered to hasty retreat. Only the arrival of Washington and the main body of the army saved the Americans from disaster. By the end of the day, they held the field as the British continued their march to Sandy Hook and New York City. In A Handsome Flogging: The Battle of Monmouth, June 28, 1778, historian William Griffith retells the story of what many historians have dubbed the “battle that made the American army,” and takes you along the routes trekked by both armies on their marches toward destiny. Follow in the footsteps of heroes (and a heroine) who, on a hot summer day, met in desperate struggle in the woods and farm fields around Monmouth Court House.
Perceptions Of Battle
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Author : Jeff Dacus
language : en
Publisher: Brookline Books
Release Date : 2024-05-15
Perceptions Of Battle written by Jeff Dacus and has been published by Brookline Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-15 with History categories.
A new perspective on the Battle of Monmouth from the first-person accounts of those who took part in the battle. After spending a difficult winter at Valley Forge, George Washington led the Continental Army in pursuit of the British Army moving from Philadelphia to New York City. On June 28, 1778, the army caught up with the British and defeated them at Monmouth Court House. The principal figure in the battle is George Washington. His planning, his orders, and his actions on the battlefield dominate the story. After the first rebuff of his advance guard under Charles Lee, it is Washington who matched each movement of the enemy with decisive actions of his own. In doing so he attained a tactical victory on the battlefield that had major strategic implications. Because of his leadership, and the actions of his army, both he and the Continental Army gained renewed respect from Congress, the American people, and the enemy. Washington’s success solidified his position as the face of the Revolutionary effort. While the Congress was often ineffectual or even nonexistent, Washington and his army became the symbol of the Revolution. Modern authors have contributed greatly to our knowledge of the battle of Monmouth but in doing so have tried to interpret or analyze it through our modern point of view, losing sight of what happened, disregarding the perceptions, opinions, and conclusions of the people who took part in the battle and its aftermath. This book is different in that it uses only first-person accounts to reach conclusions or render judgments. In addition to changing the perceptions of the victory of the Continental Army, modern historians have distorted the story further through the court martial of Charles Lee in the aftermath of the battle, giving it undue importance.
