Battle of Great Cacapon

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title: Battle of Great Cacapon
text: The Battle of Great Cacapon — also known as Mercer's Massacre — was fought on April 18, 1756 between members of Colonel George Washington's Virginia Regiment and French-allied Shawnee and Delaware Indians. Captain Mercer and a company of his men were pursuing some Indians when they were ambushed by a larger number of Indian raiders. Mercer and at least 16 of his men were killed.
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description: Engagement of the French and Indian War
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date modified: 2023-03-16T20:04:46Z
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