Charles Lee
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Charles Lee was an English-born general who served in the American Revolution. He is best known for his role in the Battle of Monmouth in 1778. Lee opposed General George Washington's plan for an assault on British forces, but he requested command of the advance guard. His attack faltered due to poor communication and a disorderly retreat, which Washington had to rally to prevent a rout. Lee was subsequently court-martialed for his actions.123
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…married (1782) and where General Charles Lee was court-martialed after his retreat at the Battle of Monmouth Court House (1778) during the American Revolution. In 1810 the community was called Newton, but its name was changed to Godwinville in 1829 to honour Abraham Godwin, a Revolutionary War hero. The coming…
Read More…married (1782) and where General Charles Lee was court-martialed after his retreat at the Battle of Monmouth Court House (1778) during the American Revolution. In 1810 the community was called Newton, but its name was changed to Godwinville in 1829 to honour Abraham Godwin, a Revolutionary War hero. The coming…
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George WashingtonThe Trenton-Princeton campaign of George Washington…naught by the treachery of Charles Lee. When Lee ruined the attack by a sudden order to retreat, Washington hurried forward, fiercely denounced him, and restored the line, but the golden opportunity had been lost. The British made good their march to Sandy Hook, and Washington took up his quarters…
Read More…naught by the treachery of Charles Lee. When Lee ruined the attack by a sudden order to retreat, Washington hurried forward, fiercely denounced him, and restored the line, but the golden opportunity had been lost. The British made good their march to Sandy Hook, and Washington took up his quarters…
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