Battle of Monmouth  

• In June of 1778
• As British forces move towards New York City, Washington's forces move from Valley Forge to New Jersey
• Washington orders New Jersey militia to move near the British
• Lee waits until he knows what the enemy is up to
• Then Lee orders units to move to their left and right
• British general Clinton attacks the right flank
• So right and left flanks both retreat
• Washington moves forward annoyed with Lee's inablility to send orders
• Washington orders retreating troops into blocking positions and prepared fresh troops
• Forces were postioned by Washington and were able to hold the British forces
• At this battle , Washington failed to destroy the British column, but damaged their troops badly

   

Americans: lost 350 men

British: lost 350 men

* Significances of this battle compared to the other two battles:

1. 1. General  Lee is removed form the Army due to his bad advising
2. 2. Molly Pitcher (women) fought in the war taking over her husband's spot at the canon

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