Maps etc united states new jersey battle of monmouth, 1778. From the garden state parkway, take exit 123 to route 9 south for 15 miles to business route 33 west. Map of the area where the battle of monmouth was fought in 1778. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. The importance of the battle of monmouth in the american.
Battle of monmouth june 28, 1778 american revolutionary. The history trail starts at the visitors center, located in the. The battle of monmouth took place on sunday, june 28, 1778 at monmouth, new jersey. A summary of the battle of monmouth on june 28, 1778. The map was created in 1778, within days of the actual battle.
The continental army attacked the rear of the british army column as they left monmouth court house modern freehold borough. George washington, the monmouth campaign, and the politics of battle, by mark edward lender and garry wheeler stone, published by the university of oklahoma press in 2016. Dec 04, 2010 the largest single battle of the american revolution. The battle of monmouth explores the fateful events of june 28, 1778 when the continental army led by george washington attacked sir henry clintons british and hessian column as it withdrew from philadelphia and retreated across new jersey. The map shows a sketch of part of the road from freehold to middle town showing the skirmish between the rear of the british army under the command of general henry clinton and the advanced. Jul 28, 2019 the battle of monmouth was fought on june 28, 1778, during the american revolution 1775 to 1783. Troop positions at the battle of monmouth, june 28, 1778 library of. The state park preserves that part of the field where the second and conclusive phase of battle of monmouth occurred. Battle of monmouth june 28, 1778 american revolutionary war. Covers an area near freehold, monmouth county, new jersey. The volume consists of a map of the united states and the county, maps of fourteen townships and fortysix towns and villages, a map of fair view cemetery middletown township, a table of distances and other statistics, and the 1870 census for the state by township.
Lionel pincus and princess firyal map division, the new york public library. Map created of the largest land artillery battle of. Shows troop positions at the battle of monmouth near englishtown, monmouth co. Monmouth was one of washingtons finest moments even though he only fought to a draw. The trails at monmouth battlefield state park usa today. When you visit, you will pass enlisted men cleaning their weapons or idle away their time, and watch the women of the army cook, mend, and wash. During this phase, continentals under the command of charles lee.
An american revolutionary war manuscript map of the battle of monmouth fought on june 28, 1778, north of englishtown, new jersey, between the continental army of general washington and the british led by general clinton. Located approximately 12 miles east of exit 8 of the new jersey turnpike on business route 33. A battle of monmouth reenactment is held at the park each june. Battle of monmouth george washington miniseries youtube.
Dec 22, 2017 hike with history along forests, fields, and farms that featured in the battle of monmouth in 1778. You may encounter a drum major drilling his musicians or a court martial. The cannonade persisted in the smoldering dusk, but the battle of monmouth was over. Freehold, new jersey revolutionary war sites freehold. Battle of monmouth morning george washingtons mount. Monmouth maps from the book fatal sunday friends of. The battle of monmouth was the longest continuous battle of the revolutionary war. Map of monmouth detailed map of monmouth are you looking for the map of monmouth. May 17, 2007 monmouth is considered the second of only two major battles over the course of the war in which washingtons army faced british regulars on straightforward terms in a setpiece field battle and were not tactically defeated see also battle of princeton. Sectioned to 12 panels and mounted on cloth backing to fold to ca. Map created of the largest land artillery battle of revolutionary war by robert berardo and james mawby, schoor depalma the road to monmouth battlefield map displays information on revolutionary war routes of soldiers, historical landmarks, 18th century roads, modernday. Articles such as this one were acquired and published with the primary aim of expanding the information on with greater speed and efficiency than has traditionally been possible.
In the wake of the british evacuation of philadelphia, general george washington was anxious to test the revitalized continental army. The great cannonade an artillery duel commences and later. The british, sir henry clinton, the new british commander, retreated from philadelphia to new york. If you are looking to take a tour of the area, some suggested itineraries and touring resources can be found on our visit page. It was hardly a bloody battle, with only about sevenhundred total casualties. Mar 04, 2020 the battle of monmouth is one of the battles from the american revolutionary war.
It pitted the continental army, commanded by general george washington, against the british army in north america, commanded by general sir henry clinton. Battle of monmouth afternoon george washingtons mount. British forces attack across the spotswood middle brook and are driven back under heavy fire. Map of new jerseys revolutionary history crossroads of the. Map of new jerseys revolutionary history crossroads of. Major general charles lee commanded 12,000 men of the continental army under the leadership of general george washington. Washington walked alone amid the ruins of the battlefield. This park preserves the historical battlefield on which the american. It was here that the americans intercepted the british forces who were trekking from philadelphia. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Battle of monmouth court house, june 28, 1778 in monmouth. Washington gave his own general lee and the british a schooling on that day, although the battle was technically a draw. Follows the site of a major revolutionary war battle, check out the displays in the visitor center for context. For more information, see the website of the friends of monmouth battlefield, who cosponsor the event.
The importance of the battle of monmouth in the american revolutionary war few, when writing about the american revolution, list the battle of monmouth among the significant battles. Funds for the sculpture were raised by the monmouth battle monument association. Spurred on by the closure of monmouths last grocery store, and a general decline of its retail sector, three local men john oberst, paul sieber, and chuck sheffield led a referendum campaign to allow the sale of beer and wine. Uniforms, arms and equipment at the battle of monmouth. View of the morning and early afternoon actions at the june 28, 1778 battle of monmouth. The battle of monmouth, new jersey, on june 28, 1778 nypl b512824420927. Lafayette later recalled, in regards to washingtons service at monmouth that, i thought then as now i had never beheld so superb a man. For the british, general sir henry clinton commanded 11,000 men under the leadership of lieutenant general lord charles cornwallis. Road to monmouth crossroads of the american revolution. Routes taken by the continental army from valley forge dark blue and the british army from philadelphia. The road to monmouth follows two routes of march that pass through beautiful countryside and charming historic legacy communities. The battle of monmouth was fought on june 28, 1778, during the american revolution 1775 to 1783.
Annual reenactment of the battle of monmouth friends of. The american battlefield trusts map of the battle of monmouth. The battle of monmouth was fought near monmouth court house modernday freehold borough, new jersey on june 28, 1778, during the american revolutionary war. Hike with history along forests, fields, and farms that featured in the battle of monmouth in 1778. Plan of the battle of monmouth, 28th of june, 78 norman. The largest single battle of the american revolution. Battle map the american battlefield trusts map of the battle of monmouth, new jersey on june 28, 1778. The british infantry wore red coats, with bearskin caps for grenadiers, tricorne hats for battalion companies and caps for the light infantry. Washington claims the battle as a victory since his troops hold the field of battle at the end of the long day. Each year the friends of monmouth battlefield cosponsors, with the dep, state of new jersey, an annual reenactment of the battle. Monmouths status as the last dry town in oregon was ended by a popular vote in the november 2002 election. By the time his pitiably weak force was organized and marched into position, however, the light had failed and the attack was canceled. The event is usually held on a weekend towards the end of june, in commemoration of the anniversary of the battle being fought on june 28, 1778.
Monmouth maps from the book fatal sunday the eighteen maps in this section are colorized versions of the maps that appear in the book fatal sunday. Available also through the library of congress web site. The great cannonade an artillery duel commences and later general george washington orders his forces forward as the british army departs the field of battle. Credits courtesy of the united states military academy department of history.
Map of new jerseys revolutionary history use the search functions below to explore american revolution sites nearby or select a category for the type of places that interest you. Battle of monmouth, 1778 university of south florida. It was the last battle of the philadelphia campaign, begun the previous year, during. Battle map the american battlefield trusts map of the battle of monmouth, new jersey on june 28. Battle of monmouth the american revolution battlefields. The battle of monmouth, fought on june 28, 1778, proved that washingtons troops could stand up to what was thought to be the worlds best fighting forces. Monmouth is considered the second of only two major battles over the course of the war in which washingtons army faced british regulars on straightforward terms in a setpiece field battle and were not tactically defeated see also battle of princeton. 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. Map of lees advance at the battle of monmouth on june 1778 in the american revolutionary war. Washington at the battle of monmouth by emanuel leutze, 1857. The battle of monmouth june 28, 1778 the battle of monmouth was the longest continuous battle of the revolutionary war. The battle of monmouth was fought in monmouth county, new jersey and was part of the philadelphia campaign 177778.
The reenactment of the battle of monmouth is an annual event at the park in late june. Battle of monmouth facts george washingtons greatest. Battle of monmouth george washingtons mount vernon. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Jan 21, 2016 the battle of monmouth took place on sunday, june 28, 1778 at monmouth, new jersey. This is an incredible map showing details of the battle of monmouth in the revolutionary war. The battle of monmouth, volume vi in the acclaimed battles from the age of reason series, the game is explore the battlefields of the american revolution. Shows troop positions, commanders names, points of attack. This park preserves the historical battlefield on which the american revolutionary wars battle of monmouth 1778 was waged. The battle of monmouth is one of the battles from the american revolutionary war. Directions to monmouth battlefield state park friends of. Find any address on the map of monmouth or calculate your itinerary to and from monmouth, find all the tourist attractions and michelin guide restaurants in monmouth.
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