battle of monmouth
Definition
Proper noun: - Battle of Monmouth: A significant, large-scale military engagement fought in Monmouth County, New Jersey, on June 28, 1778, during the American Revolutionary War. It was the longest single-day battle of the war and concluded with the strategic retreat of the British army towards New York.
Usage
The term "Battle of Monmouth" is used to refer specifically to this historical event. It functions as a proper noun, the name of a specific battle. - The Battle of Monmouth was a tactical draw but a strategic boost for American morale. - General George Washington commanded the Continental Army at the Battle of Monmouth.
Advanced Usage
- "The Battle of Monmouth Court House": An alternative historical name for the same engagement, referring to the courthouse building near the battlefield.
- Historical accounts sometimes refer to the event as the Battle of Monmouth Court House.
Variants and Related Words
- Monmouth, Battle of: An inverted form sometimes used in indexes or formal references.
- For more details, see the entry for 'Monmouth, Battle of'.
Synonyms
- Engagement at Monmouth: A less common synonym.
- Battle of Monmouth Court House: The full alternative name.
Related Phrases
- The Molly Pitcher legend: A famous folklore story originating from this battle, about a woman who carried water to soldiers and manned a cannon.
- The Battle of Monmouth is famously associated with the legend of Molly Pitcher.
Noun
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a pitched battle in New Jersey during the American Revolution (1778) that ended with the withdrawal of British forces
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