Battlefield Detectives
American Revolution: Battle of Monmouth
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S1 • E11The Battle of Monmouth took place on 28th June, 1778 in rural New Jersey. It was a key moment in the Revolutionary War between
Great Britain and her thirteen rebellious colonies, and was the last major battle of the Revolution in the North.
As the British Army's column led by Sir Henry Clinton left Monmouth Court House, the American Continental Army under George
Washington attacked them at the rear. The battle became a standoff, with neither side able to inflict a crushing blow.
Despite the lack of a decisive victory, for over 200 years this battle has been seen as one of George Washington's greatest triumphs,
but now forensic science is casting a shadow of doubt over the battle-field. Was it such a triumph of personal command for
Washington or was the first president just plain lucky?
Great Britain and her thirteen rebellious colonies, and was the last major battle of the Revolution in the North.
As the British Army's column led by Sir Henry Clinton left Monmouth Court House, the American Continental Army under George
Washington attacked them at the rear. The battle became a standoff, with neither side able to inflict a crushing blow.
Despite the lack of a decisive victory, for over 200 years this battle has been seen as one of George Washington's greatest triumphs,
but now forensic science is casting a shadow of doubt over the battle-field. Was it such a triumph of personal command for
Washington or was the first president just plain lucky?