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The Black Regiment That Shocked the Redcoats

SECRET LIVES

In one battle, British and Hessian mercenaries tried to break through their line– assuming these mostly black troops would be easily overrun. They couldn’t have been more wrong.

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Published Jul. 3 2017 1:00AM EDT

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Gil Troy

Gil Troy

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