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Washington's surprise attack across the Delaware River on Christmas night caused what?
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Washingtons attack across the Delaware in December 1776 ended in a victory against?
hassian troops at Trenton
What was the name of the river where Washington led his troops across on Christmas eve in a surprise attack to the british?
It sounds like you're referring to the subject of that famous painting of Washington crossing the Delaware. If so, it's the Delaware River, the border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
What was the river called that Washington led his troops across on Christmas Eve?
Delaware river
Who did Washington defeat on Christmas night when he led his men across the chilly Delaware River?
Hessians.
How did George Washington led his men across the Delaware river on Christmas night?
General Washington's troops crossed the Delaware River in boats and barges.
Was a famous general and first U.S. president. He led 2400 men across the Delaware River on Christmas Day 1776.?
Washington
Which river did Washington lead his troops across on Christmas night in surprise attack on the British?
The Battle of Trenton (New Jersey) was fought on December 26, 1776, when Washington's troops crossed the icy Delaware River in a snowstorm to attack the Hessian garrison. As many as 1000 of the German troops were captured, and their commander, Johann Rall, was mortally wounded.
How was George Washington successful at Trenton?
It is sometimes noted that the Hessians were celebrating Christmas and were caught off guard. That some were drunk is generally discounted, but many were less than prepared for the Continentals' attack. Washington definitely had the element of surprise: crossing the Delaware in the middle of winter could not have been seen as highly probable by the British.
Who was the black soldier who helped row general George Washington across the Delaware river on Christmas night in 1776?
George Washington led his troups across the Delaware river in 1776 the british surrendered cuz they were all drunk and coudnt fight
What faces Delaware across the Delaware Bay?
New Jersey
Where is Delaware located in relation to NJ?
Accross the Delaware River and across the Delaware Bay,
Where is Washington going in the famous painting Washington Crossing the Delaware Why?
In the famous painting "Washington Crossing the Delaware," Washington is depicted standing in a rowboat that is making its way across the Delaware River. The painting depicts the historical event of General George Washington and his troops crossing the river on Christmas night in 1776 in order to launch a surprise attack on the Hessian soldiers in Trenton, New Jersey during the American Revolutionary War. Washington's destination is the opposite bank of the river where the Hessian soldiers are located.
