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"Riding like a New Market Jockey," British Commander-in-chief, Sir Henry Clinton rushed his men forward hoping to crush the Continental advance force against Spotswood Middle Brook. If he could destroy the Continental Army, he might win the war an…
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Desperate fighting took place here as retreating Continental infantry held off a battalion of British grenadiers.
"General Wayne, occupying a barn and orchard in front, gave them a very warm reception."Dr. James McHenry, Secretary to George Was…
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As the enemy withdrew their artillery and began withdrawing their infantry, Commander-in-Chief George Washington began a cautious offensive designed to boost American morale without risking the destruction of the Continental Army.
First, Washin…
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Seeking to avoid a bloody battle with the approaching British, Washington selected this strong defensive position. Here, a circle of brooks and swamps protected the Continental troops.
Commander-in-Chief Washington and Major-General Lord Stirli…
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Where Was Molly Hays during the Battle of Monmouth?Documents and Archaeology provides clues.
During the Battle, Commander-in-Chief George Washington watched approvingly as Captain Francis Proctor's artillery company cannonaded the British. Jose…
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In 1777, the Continental Army was in desperate need of more field artillery. When 31 Swedish-style 4-pounders arrived in New Hampshire in April, Commander-in-Chief George Washington directed that "they will be forwarded to Camp, as fast as circums…
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Has been designated aRegistered NationalHistoric Landmark
Under the provisions of theHistoric Sites Act of August 21, 1935this site possesses exceptional valuein commemorating or illustratingthe history of the United States
U.S. Department …
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In honor ofthe Battle of Monmouth heroine,Molly Pitcher, June 28, 1778
Gift of the Historical Societies ofMonmouth County, N.J., D.A.R.,Monmouth County Heritage Committee,and friends.Dedicated October 28, 1978
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Friedrich Wilhelm August Heinrich Ferdinand Baron von Steuben was born September 17, 1730 in Magdeburg, Prussia (Germany) to a military family. Reared in the rigorous military school of Frederick the Great, von Steuben served with distinction in t…
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"You girls should have been with me at the battle of Monmouth and learned how to load a cannon." - Mary Hays Mcaary to Susan Hackendorn, c. 1830
As the temperature approached 100 degrees, and gunners collapsed from heat exhaustion, a plucky Iri…