This park preserves the historical battlefield on which the american revolutionary war s battle of monmouth 1778 was waged. Map directions to all freehold revolutionary war sites. He is the author or coauthor of ten books and numerous other works. A monmouth county historical association study estimates total british casualties at 1,4. History united states revolutionary period 17751800 monmouth, battle of, freehold, n. 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. 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. The battle of monmouth took place on sunday, june 28, 1778 at monmouth, new jersey.
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. British and american forces met at the battle of monmouth, new jersey, in june 1778. Battle of monmouth, also called battle of monmouth court house, june 28, 1778, indecisive engagement in the american revolution, fought at monmouth, new jersey. 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 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 british suffered some 300 casualties and the americans 350. A trail medal and a patch are available for purchase by the unit leader for the hikers. Lionel pincus and princess firyal map division, the new york public library.
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. It was here that the americans intercepted the british forces who were trekking from philadelphia. The previous year, burgoynes army surrendered to gates at saratoga, bringing france into the war. The last great battle in the north, by brendan morrissey. The battle was a military conflict between the kingdom of great britain and their. The historic trail is about 11 miles long a shorter version is available for webelos dens.
Only osprey has come out with one of its battle studies which seems again surprising. The battle of monmouth, new jersey, on june 28, 1778 nypl b512824420927. The battle of monmouth was fought near monmouth court house modernday freehold borough, new jersey on june 28, 1778, during the american revolutionary war. Washington rallying the troops at monmouth by emanuel leutze. Explore our list of monmouth, battle of, freehold, n.
West long branch is the home of monmouth university founded 1933. Battle of monmouth 1778 historycentral historys home on. 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 largest scale battle of the american revolution. June 28, 1778, the last time two full armies met in battle during the revolutionary war. Patriot leadership during the battle of monmouth 1778. Although the battle of monmouth was basically a draw, both sides were able to claim victory. Freehold, the county seat, was the site of the battle of monmouth court house june 28, 1778 during the american revolution. 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.
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. The last great battle in the north campaign brendan. Battle of monmouth george washingtons mount vernon. The battle of monmouth was fought on june 28, 1778, during the american revolution 1775 to 1783. George washington prided himself on his ability to control his temper. Monmouth, battle of george washington at the battle of monmouth 1778 during 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. Battle of monmouth on 28th june 1778 in the american revolutionary war. This battle was fought on the 28th june 1778, and my regiment was in the latter part of the action. Map of the british colonies in north america 17631775.
When the british abandoned philadelphia to return to new york city, american troops harassed their retreat. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. During the march from philadelphia, clintons army lost around 550 deserters, of whom 450 were. The battle that made the american army yardley, pennsylvania. 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. National park service colonials and patriots monmouth. May 28, 20 washington rallying the troops at monmouth by emanuel leutze. Few people beyond his immediate family and closest aides ever saw him lose his composure. The battle of monmouth, also known as the battle of monmouth courthouse, was an important battle in the american revolution. It seems surprising that after all these years there has not been a more recent full length work on the battle of monmouth. Monmouth relives the battle of 1778 the new york times. Battle of monmouth june 28, 1778 american revolutionary. The battle of monmouth june 28, 1778 the battle of monmouth was the longest continuous battle of the revolutionary war. Ocean grove was founded in 1869 as a methodist summer resort.
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. Apr 15, 2012 the largest scale battle of the american revolution. For more information, see the website of the friends of monmouth battlefield, who cosponsor the event. The battle of monmouth was fought near monmouth court house on june 28, 1778, during the.
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. On this day in history, june 28, 1778, the battle of monmouth is the last major battle of the american revolution in the north. Jul 28, 2019 the battle of monmouth was fought on june 28, 1778, during the american revolution 1775 to 1783. The march to monmouth museum of the american revolution. Battle of monmouth 1778 the british withdrew from philadelphia with a large train of supplies. It pitted the continental army, commanded by general george washington, against the british army in north america, commanded by general sir henry clinton. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. 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 understanding the engagement.
Reprint of booklet published by the new jersey historical commission in 1975. 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. Major general charles lee commanded 12,000 men of the continental army under the leadership of general george washington. 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. Collins, 1776, by new jersey page images at rutgers. Books on the battle of monmouth the friends of monmouth.
The battle of monmouth was the longest continuous battle of the revolutionary war. The british, sir henry clinton, the new british commander, retreated from philadelphia to new york. Apr 28, 1778 the winter of 1778 was a hard one for the american troops at valley forge. Fighting began here in the morning and shifted to the west, to land on what is now monmouth battlefield state park. The planned march of british troops through new jersey 200 years ago this weekend was marred by mosquitoes and the battle of monmouth, the. 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. 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. They occupied the american capital of philadelphia, having dispatched the rebel congress in ignominious flight to york, pennsylvania. 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. A battle of monmouth reenactment is held at the park each june. Neither side won the battle, but george washington proved that his continentals could stand up against the best that the british had to offer.
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. This contribution has not yet been formally edited by. Bilby received his ba and ma degrees in history from seton hall. Jan 21, 2016 the battle of monmouth took place on sunday, june 28, 1778 at monmouth, new jersey. General washington carefully followed the british and, near monmouth court. The forgotten first battle of monmouth journal of the.
Jun 28, 20 this battle was fought on the 28th june 1778, and my regiment was in the latter part of the action. Sir henry clinton john smart national institute of american history and democracy. What made the monmouth campaign of 1778 such an interesting topic for you. Lc maps of north america, 17501789, 1282 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. 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. Allaire state park contains a restored 19thcentury ironmaking village. Charles lee was one of the most senior officers in the continental army. But on the afternoon of june 28, 1778, washington exploded in a rage at his. Reference maps on the american revolution 17751783. 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. Monmouth county, new jersey, united states britannica.