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Also known as the Battle of Fort Mercer, Hessian forces under Colonel Von Donop unsuccessfully stormed this fort on the 22 of October, 1777. Halted by combined arms of infantry and ships on the Delaware River, the Hessians suffered significant losses.

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100 Hessian Ave National Park, NJ 08063
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Fort Mercer is now located within the bounds of the Red Bank Battlefield Historical Park, which includes a monument and a historical home that host artifacts and information about the battle.

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Dawn - Dusk

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Landscape view at Red Bank Battlefield Park in New Jersey
Battlefield

National Park, NJ 08063