On this date in history, 10/22/1777: The Battle of Red Bank, near Fort Mercer, New Jersey. A combined force of Hessian troops with British naval support meet unexpected resistance. The Hessians are beaten in less than an hour, while the naval battle continues for two days. #otd #tdih #americanrevolution https://www.historycarper.com/....1777/12/06/attack-on