monmouth, battle of, freehold, n.j., 1778

Presents the life story of Molly Pitcher, a heroine in the Battle of Monmouth Court House, during the American Revolution.

Provides information about Molly Pitcher, a young wife during the Revolutionary War who followed her husband William into battle and took his place firing the cannon at British troops during the Battle of Monmouth after he collapsed from heat exhaustion.

Provides background information about the Revolutionary War, and discusses the heroism displayed by Pennsylvania wife Molly Pitcher who risked her life to follow her husband into battle and take his place at the cannon when he became too weak to continue.

Presents the life of Mary Hays McCauly, the legend of Molly Pitcher, and her role in the Revolutionary War.

Tells the story of Molly Pitcher, a woman who accompanied her husband when he set off to join the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777, and who was given the rank of sergeant by General George Washington for her extraordinary acts of courage during the Battle of Monmouth.

Details the advancements of the British and American troops at the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey in 1778.

A childhood biography of the Pennsylvania German woman who became a Revolutionary War heroine when she carried water to American soldiers and even fired a cannon herself during the Battle of Monmouth.