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Today in History: American Troops Retreat from Battle of Iron Works Hill

12/23/2025

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On December 23, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, American troops, primarily composed of colonial militia led by Colonel Samuel Griffin, retreated from the Battle of Iron Works Hill in Mount Holly, New Jersey. They faced overwhelming forces of 2,000 Hessians and British regulars commanded by Carl von Donop, marking a challenging moment in the conflict.

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On December 23, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, American troops, primarily composed of colonial militia led by Colonel Samuel Griffin, retreated from the Battle of Iron Works Hill in Mount Holly, New Jersey. They faced overwhelming forces of 2,000 Hessians and British regulars commanded by Carl von Donop, marking a challenging moment in the conflict.