The battle of Trenton (New Jersey) occurred on December 26, 1776, after Washington crossed the Delaware River the evening before.
George Washington's plan of attack for the Battle of Trenton was to engulf Rall's forces. He was going to do it with two columns of 2,4000 men.
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George Washington - Attacked British Troops in Trenton on Christmas Day
He attacked the German mercenaries at Trenton on Christmas Eve. They were fairly well in their cups celebrating and didn't expect a attack.
He dropped his pants and did the wiggle
It was on Christmas night.
George Washington decided to lead a sneak attack on the British on Christmas Eve. They crossed the Delaware River at night. The British soldiers, who had been celebrating the holiday, were all drunk or passed out. So when Washington's troops attacked on Christmas Day, the British offered little to no resistance.
During the American Revolution, George Washington crossed the Deleware River on Christmas. The actual battle, known as the Battle of Trenton, occured on December 26, the day after Christmas.
The surprise attack on Christmas night 1776 was the first major victory by the colonial army headed y George Washington. The group of troops from Trenton , NJ surprised the Hessian forces who were groggy after the Christmas celebrations.
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