Battle of Monmouth
By: Alexis Wescoat
Introduction
Build Up/Aftermath
The Battle
Charles Lee, an important figure in The Battle of Monmouth
The Build Up/Aftermath
The Build Up/Aftermath
The Battle
The Battle
Important Figures
First, Even though there were around 25,500 men in The Battle of Monmouth, about 100 were captured, about 700 wounded, and about 700 killed. Second, Charles Lee was badly about 20 years before The Battle of Monmouth. Third, Lee was wounded in the battle at Fort Ticonderoga. Fourth, Lee was originally fighting for the British, but he decided to fight for the Patriots instead. Fifth, Mary Ludwig Hayes got the nickname Molly Pitcher, because she brought water to the soldiers on the field. Sixth, When Mary's husband was wounded, she filled in for him, or should I say filled the cannons. Seventh, Of the around 25,500 soldiers that fought in The Battle of Monmouth, only around 1,500 men survived.
Molly Pitcher At Monmouth
Conclusion
Glossary
Victorious- To have won or to have a victory
Assault- A millatary attack, A violent physical attack
Retreat- To withdraw or move back
Rear- The furthermost point from the front
Sources
Key Battles of the American Revolution
worldbookonline.com
militaryhistory.about.com
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law.jrank.org