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Rowen University Archeologists Discover Revolutionary War Burial Site Rowen University Archeologists Discover Revolutionary War Burial Site
Rowen University Archeologists Discover Revolutionary War Burial Site Rowan University historians think they have discovered in a mass grave in New Jersey the remains of 12 Hessian soldiers who fought during the American Revolutionary War. They believe the Hessian soldiers — German troops hired by the British — were part of about 377 troops killed by Colonial forces during the Battle of Red Bank. America's Rhode Island Regiment lost just 14 troops. Of 500 American soldiers in the garrison, about 50 were African Americans.  "It's the greatest upset victory of the American Revolution," said Jennifer Janofsky, Ph.D. "They were fighting for freedom....What we'r…

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