Hessian soldiers were hired from Germany as Fort Mercer was on the river line of the Delaware River.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Aug 28

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Delaware River British Army

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The Delaware River served as the crossing point for the army. All 2 developments

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Delaware River
major river on the East coast of the United States of America
- The Delaware River flows upriver toward the major city of Philadelphia.Sat 23:50
- Storm impacts expected along both coast and river, affecting the Jersey Shore and the Delaware River.Sat 02:23
British Army
United Kingdom military land warfare branch of the British Armed Forces
- Congressman Tim Kennedy and British Secretary of State Chris Bryant discussed the British Army's presence during a 1998 dispute.Mon 14:33
- British forces engaged Mahdist Sudanese groups within Egypt.Mon 13:32

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