Researchers believe they have uncovered in a mass grave in New Jersey the remains of as many as 12 Hessian soldiers who fought during the Revolutionary War, officials announced Tuesday.

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Officials believe the remains are part of a mass grave of Hessian soldiers who were killed by Colonial forces during the Battle of Red Bank.

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