magine the most intense bombardment of the entire American Revolution. For six weeks, a few hundred American defenders inside a small mud fort held out against the full might of the British Royal Navy, enduring a storm of over 10,000 cannonballs.

This is the forgotten story of the Siege of Fort Mifflin, a desperate battle to control the Delaware River

They were the Hessians, the most feared professional soldiers of the 18th century, and they had come for blood. On October 22, 1777, an army of 1,200 mercenaries marched on a small, muddy fort defended by just 400 American rebels. The attack was supposed to be a swift, brutal lesson in European military might; instead, it became a shocking humiliation.

This is the story of the Battle of Red Bank, a desperate defense that turned into one of the most stunning underdog victories of the American Revolution. Join us as we explore how Colonel Christopher Greene and his small garrison at Fort Mercer defied impossible odds, inflicting a bloody repulse on Colonel von Donop's elite grenadiers. From the fort's clever design to the sheer determination of its defenders, we'll break down how this impossible victory was achieved.

It was the battle George Washington should have won. A bold, four-pronged surprise attack had the British reeling, and a stunning American victory was within grasp. So how did it all descend into a chaotic mess of friendly fire and a confused retreat?

This is the story of the Battle of Germantown, a bloody fight shrouded in fog and confusion. We dive into Washington's audacious strategy, the critical moment the American advance stalled at the Cliveden mansion, and how the battle that could have ended the war devolved into chaos. Discover the battle that, despite being a loss, proved the resilience of the Continental Army to the world. One that helped convince France to join the American cause.

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