jun 28, 1778 - Battles of Monmouth Courthouse
Description:
The battle began badly for the Americans when the leader, Major General Charles Lee, botched an attack on the British rearguard at Monmouth Court House. The British counter-attacked and made Lee retreat until George Washington arrived in a very defensive position with the other 2/3 of the army. The Americans won this battleAdded to timeline:
Date:
jun 28, 1778
Now
~ 247 years ago