"Charles Lee’s Debacle at Monmouth – Inside the Battlefield" Topic

… Blunder That Ended the Career of One of Washington's Top Generals

"THE MORNING OF June 28, 1778 dawned hot and muggy across central New Jersey with the promise of a sweltering afternoon. For days George Washington's Continental Army had been dogging a massive British column of troops and wagons up the dusty roads from Philadelphia toward New York City, and as the sun rose, it appeared battle was finally imminent.

"Now," his commanding officer said, addressing the troops, "you have been wishing for some days past to come up with the British, you have been wanting to fight, – now you shall have fighting enough before night."

Martin and his compatriots were ordered to leave their baggage behind with guards, maintaining only their blankets and provisions. The vanguard totalled some 5,000 hand-picked "selectmen" who represented the cream of the Continental Army. The fight they had been itching for now lay just down the road…"
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Armand

Well written summary, could have done some more to substantiate the idea that Lee had a narcissistic personality disorder. Good maps, well presented.

A decent account of Lee's part in the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse.
I agree with the author's assessment that Lee wasn't the leader he claimed to be. However, I think we could probably do without the last two paragraphs (certainly without the very last paragraph).

Grelber

Glad you enjoyed it boys…

Armand

Lee was set up as much as anything. A lot of politics involved.

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Thanks

Armand