This is when Gen. George Washington decided to deliver a strong blow and ordered Maj. Gen. Charles Lee to attack the British rear.
The British, under Sir Henry Clinton, evacuated Philadelphia on June 18 and marched toward Sandy Hook, where they were to embark for New York City. This is when Gen. George Washington decided to deliver a strong blow and ordered Maj. Gen. Charles Lee to attack the British rear. After some fighting Lee led a disorderly retreat until halted by Washington, who engaged the now heavily reinforced British in fierce but deadlocked combat until dark. During the night Clinton was able to withdraw and complete his march to the sea. FTP name this battle during which the heroism of the wife of one of the American soldiers gave rise to the legend of Molly Pitcher.
The British, under Sir Henry Clinton, evacuated Philadelphia on June 18 and marched toward Sandy Hook, where they were to embark for New York City.
The Battle of {Monmouth}