Other editions of book Triangle Histories of the Revolutionary War: Battles - The Battle of Monmouth

British and American forces met at the Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey, in June 1778. Neither side won the battle, but George Washington proved that his Continentals could stand up against the best that the British had to offer.

After a series of defeats, George Washington's troops surprised and soundly defeated Hessian troops, fighting for the British, at the Battle of Trenton. The victory inspired more men to join the Continental army and convinced many colonists that the revolution was not a lost cause.

British and American forces met at the Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey, in June 1778. Neither side won the battle, but George Washington proved that his Continentals could stand up against the best that the British had to offer.