An old engraving showing General George Washington displeased with Major General Charles Lee at the Battle of Monmouth at Freehold, New Jersey, USA on June 28 1778. It was fought during the American Revolutionary War against the British. Washington detached troops under the command of Major General Charles Lee. However, Lee’s decision to retreat did not sit well with Washington. Washington said he would initiate an official inquiry into Lee's conduct. Lee's response demanding a court-martial was deemed insolent and Washington ordered his arrest.
An old engraving showing a finger-pointing General George Washington, showing his displeasure with Major General Charles Lee at the Battle of Monmouth in modern-day Freehold, New Jersey, USA on June 28 1778. It is from an American history book of 1895. Also known as the Battle of Monmouth Court House, it was fought during the American Revolutionary War. It pitted the Continental Army, commanded by General George Washington, against the British Army in North America, commanded by General Sir Henry Clinton. It was the last battle of the Philadelphia campaign, begun the previous year, during which the British had inflicted two major defeats on Washington and occupied Philadelphia. Washington detached around a third of his army and sent it ahead under the command of Major General Charles Lee, hoping to land a heavy blow on the British without becoming embroiled in a major engagement. However, Lee’s decision to retreat did not sit well with Washington. Washington said he would initiate an official inquiry into Lee's conduct. Lee's response demanding a court-martial was deemed insolent and Washington ordered his arrest.
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Location: Freehold, New Jersey, USA
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