monmouth, battle of, 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.

Describes the life of Revolutionary War heroine Molly Pitcher, separating fact from legend.

Examines the life and activities of Mary Ludwig, better known as Molly Pitcher, discussing her role in loading cannons for American troops during the Battle of Monmouth, and explaining how she got her nickname.

The life of the woman who became a Revolutionary heroine when she carried water to the soldiers at the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.