Reports are that General Washington went ballistic following the Battle of Monmouth. Word is that Troops were stunned at the General’s use of ‘colorful metaphors’ towards his Officers. and that they were shocking to Soldiers of the Continental Army in earshot.
Reports are that General Washington went ballistic following the Battle of Monmouth. Word is that Troops were stunned at the General’s use of ‘colorful metaphors’ towards his Officers. and that they were shocking to Soldiers of the Continental Army in earshot.
It was after Lee abandoned Monmouth CH (Freehold) and had ordered a retreat haphazardly. Troops were running amok by the time Washington came up from Englishtown.
He was angry at (traitor) General Lee and at worst said “damn you” OR “a damned poltroon” TO Lee.
This was heard by some of the aides/officers, not everyone. Who could in the middle of flying retreat?
One officer, who liked cussing, fancied it made the “leaves shake on the trees”. But that was only one man.
In any case, this was not after, but in the middle. Washington took over and that’s when they really faced down the Brits in a major way on the field. A real “draw” or possibly a victory.
I doubt it.