# Monmouth: The Victory That Wasn't?

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Podcast: [History Distilled](https://stenobird.com/podcast/history-distilled-6743970)
Published: 2026-01-11T22:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

On June 28, 1778, soldiers dropped dead without a scratch, their hearts bursting from the 96-degree heat. The Battle of Monmouth wasn't just a fight against the British Empire—it was a battle against human limits. Get the custom battle map and full script on Patreon: https://patreon.com/HistoryDistilled In this episode, we dive into the "Fatal Sunday" that changed the trajectory of the American Revolution. We track the Continental Army as they emerge from the freezing misery of Valley Forge to face the searing furnace of the New Jersey plains. We take a look at George Washington’s finest hour as a battlefield commander. Facing a collapsing army and an insubordinate second-in-command, Washington risked his life and reputation to rally his troops in the sweltering heat. We break down the tactics of the "Great Cannonade," the role of Baron von Steuben’s drill training, and how this inconclusive battle silenced Washington's critics forever. Thanks to our monthly supporters Dan

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