The Battle of Monmouth was fought in intense heat, with both British and Patriot soldiers falling from heat exhaustion. During this battle, what legendary woman carried water to Patriot artillerymen, and then later took her husband's place at the cannon after he was wounded?

Historians are not sure whether Molly Pitcher was a real person or not. There is some evidence to suggest she might have actually existed, but we may never know for sure.

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