Battle of Monmouth
- When
- June 28, 1778
- Where
- near Monmouth Court House (modern Freehold Borough) and Manalapan
- Part of
- Battle of Monmouth
Washington's Continental Army and Clinton's British army fought to a draw near Monmouth Court House, New Jersey, on June 28, 1778.
The Battle of Monmouth, also called the Battle of Monmouth Court House, was fought near the Village of Monmouth Court House in modern-day Freehold Borough, New Jersey, and Manalapan, on June 28, 1778, during the American Revolutionary War. Washington's Continental Army battled Sir Henry Clinton's British army to a draw. The engagement followed the February 1778 Franco-American alliance, which had forced the British to adopt a defensive strategy, and came as American forces harassed the British column across New Jersey.
Sources
- Battle of Monmouth Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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