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MONMOUTH, BATTLE OF (1778) , a battle in the American War of Independence. The prospect of an alliance between France and America in 1778 induced the British to concentrate their forces. Sir Henry Clintoh, who had succeeded Sir W. Howe in command, determined to abandon Philadelphia, captured in the previous year, and move his troops direct to New York
Jersey
Pennsylvania
House
Jersey
train . Clinton strengthened his rearguard, which turned upon the Americans and compelled them to retreat . When Washington, who was well up with his main body
retreat , he spurred forward and exerted himself in forming a strong line of battle in case the British continued their determined attack. Warm words passed between Washingtonand Lee, which subsequently led to the latter's court-martial and suspension for a year. The readjusted American line was composed of the divisions of Lafayette, Greene
York
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