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Charles Lee: Washington's Most Arrogant General

How We Became America: The Untold Story

Before George Washington led America to Independence, and victory over the British, he needed to defeat insubordination within his own ranks. Major General Charles Lee offered him the chance to do just that at the Battle of Monmouth. (Runtime 3:06)

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Topic(s):
How We Became America, Leaders, Revolutionary War Leaders
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Monmouth
Battle Facts
New Jersey | June 28, 1778
Result: Inconclusive
Estimated Casualties
706
American
325
British
381
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