jun 28, 1778 - Battle of Monmouth
Description:
After France joined the Revolutionary War, British General Henry Clinton was ordered to abandon Philadelphia and consolidate his forces at New York. While Arnold was sent to retake the city, Washington followed Clinton's army at attacked at Monmouth Courthouse, NJ. Under extreme heat, the two sides fought, with heatstroke claiming more lives than musket fire. The Americans, under command of General Charles Lee, retreated until met by Washington, who proceeded to fire Lee and and continued fighting. The battle eventually ended in a draw.
Casualties:
362-500 AMerican troops killed, captured, or wounded
65-304 British troops killed
170-770 British troops wounded
60 British troops captured
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