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Today in History: British Forces Launch Surprise Attack at Bound Brook

4/13/2026

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On April 13, 1777, British and Hessian forces launched a surprise attack on a Continental Army outpost in Bound Brook, New Jersey, during the American Revolutionary War. The assault resulted in the defeat of the American garrison, with many troops captured or fleeing, marking a significant moment in the ongoing conflict for independence.

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On April 13, 1777, British and Hessian forces launched a surprise attack on a Continental Army outpost in Bound Brook, New Jersey, during the American Revolutionary War. The assault resulted in the defeat of the American garrison, with many troops captured or fleeing, marking a significant moment in the ongoing conflict for independence.