Military & Warfare

Defenders Repulse Hessian Attacks at Fort Mercer

Fort Mercer, located on the Delaware River, was the site of a fierce battle involving American troops under the command of Colonel Christopher Greene defending against repeated assaults by Hessian forces. The aggressive campaign by the Hessians, aimed at capturing the fort, occurred in the fall of 1777 as part of the larger military efforts during the American Revolutionary War. The defending forces displayed remarkable resilience and strategic knowledge, effectively repelling multiple attacks over the course of the conflict.

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