Complex sentence: In 1678 Monmouth was commander of the Anglo-Dutch brigade, now fighting for the United Provinces against the French and he distinguished himself at the Battle of St Denis in August 1678, further increasing his reputation.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1678 Monmouth was commander of the Anglo-Dutch brigade, now fighting for the United Provinces against the French. He distinguished himself at the Battle of St Denis in August 1678, further increasing his reputation.