Handsome Flogging: The Battle of Monmouth, June 28, 1778

In 1778, General George Washington and the Continental Army survived defeats and a desperate winter at Valley Forge. In June, they marched out of Valley Forge in pursuit of Henry Clinton's British Army. Washington ordered the army to aggressively pursue the British, and on June 28, 1778, the vanguard of the army under Maj. Gen. Charles Lee engaged Clintons rearguard near Monmouth Court House. Lees over-cautiousness prevailed, and the Americans were ordered to hasty retreat. Washington and the main body of the army arrived, saving the Americans from disaster. The battle is considered the "battle that made the American army" and is retold in historian William Griffith's book A Handsome Flogging: The Battle of Monmouth, June 28, 1778.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 15 November 2020
\n Publisher: Savas Beatie
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June 1778 marked a turbulent period in American military history, as General George Washington and the Continental Army managed to endure a series of defeats in Philadelphia in 1777 and a harsh winter at Valley Forge. As winter gave way to spring and spring to summer, the army, newly trained by Baron von Steuben and buoyed by Frances intervention in the conflict, set out from Valley Forge in pursuit of Henry Clintons British Army, which was making its way across New Jersey toward New York City. Washington faced a challenging decision: Should he launch an attack on the British column? If so, how? General Nathanael Greene urged his commander, stating, "People expect something from us, and our strength demands it." Despite the advice of many of his subordinates, Washington decided to order the army to aggressively pursue the British, ensuring they would not escape to New York City without a fight. On June 28, 1778, the vanguard of the Continental Army, led by Major General Charles Lee, engaged Clintons rearguard near the small village of Monmouth Court House. Lee's cautious approach prevailed, and the Americans were ordered to retreat hastily. However, the timely arrival of Washington and the main body of the army saved the Americans from disaster. By the end of the day, they held the field, as the British continued their march toward Sandy Hook and New York City.

In his book "A Handsome Flogging: The Battle of Monmouth," historian William Griffith recounts the story of what has been dubbed the "battle that made the American army." Griffith takes readers on a journey along the routes trekked by both armies as they marched toward their destiny. The book follows the footsteps of heroes and a heroine who, on a hot summer day, encountered a desperate struggle in the woods and farm fields. The battle of Monmouth was a pivotal moment in the American Revolution, as it demonstrated the resilience and determination of the Continental Army. It showcased the leadership of Washington and the strategic skills of General Greene, and it ultimately led to the defeat of the British forces in New Jersey and New York City. The battle also had a lasting impact on the American psyche, as it solidified the idea that the American people could stand up against a powerful adversary and win.

In conclusion, June 1778 was a month of significant events in American military history. General George Washington and the Continental Army managed to survive a series of defeats and endure a harsh winter at Valley Forge. As spring turned to summer, the army, newly trained and in high spirits, set out in pursuit of Henry Clintons British Army. Washington faced a challenging decision, but his timely arrival and aggressive pursuit of the British saved the Americans from disaster. The battle of Monmouth, on June 28, 1778, was a pivotal moment in the American Revolution, demonstrating the resilience and determination of the Continental Army and leading to the defeat of the British forces in New Jersey and New York City.

\n Weight: 324g\n
Dimension: 154 x 228 x 14 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781611214956\n \n