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To keep Trenton guessing in the next battle.
1776
The Delaware.
On christmas night George Washington crossed the Delaware River.
The Delaware river was important to the battle of Trenton because without the river Washington would have never got to Trenton and suprised the hessians.
clarify this question? Is it overall commander of the Hessian troops in America or the commander of the Hessian detatchment in Trenton when Washington cross the Delaware on Christmas eve? Trenton commander wasn't a general.
December 24th 1776
George Washington
Battle of Trenton
The Delaware river
General George Washington is well remembered for crossing the Delaware to defeat the Hessians at Trenton. He caught the Hessians by surprise, as they didn't believe anyone foolish enough to cross a river into an occupied city.
Delaware River in the early morning hours of December 26, 1776. The crossing was a daring and risky move, as the river was icy and the weather was harsh. However, Washington and his men successfully crossed and surprised the Hessian troops stationed in Trenton, achieving a decisive victory.