BATTLE // June 28, 1778
Battle of Monmouth
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Significance
The Battle of Monmouth was a major engagement between Washington's Continental Army and Clinton's British forces in New Jersey. The British sustained 1,134 casualties in the fighting, a significant toll for a force of roughly 17,660 men. The engagement involved American general Charles Lee alongside Washington on the Continental side, a command arrangement that shaped how the battle unfolded. Monmouth stands as one of the larger conventional clashes of the Revolutionary War's middle period, fought as Clinton's army moved through New Jersey.
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- United States14,300medium
- Great Britain17,660medium
Great Britain fielded a 1.2 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Great Britain1,134medium6% loss rate
Commanders (3)
Great Britain
United States
George Washingtonmajor general
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