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They were working for the British and Washington attacked their positions in Trenton on Christmas Eve while they were not expecting an attack.
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In what battle on Christmas 1776 did Washington defeat the Hessians?
Washington defeated the Hessians after he crossed the Delaware River from Pennsylvania (now known as Washington's Crossing, PA) into Trenton, New Jersey. The Hessians had been up celebrating and Washington and his men surprised them, defeating them soundly in the Battle of Trenton (December 26, 1776).
How long was the battle of Trenton?
The battle of Trenton was from the evening of December 25th 1776 to the mid afternoon of December 26th 1776.
Was the battle of Franklin the bloodiest war?
No the Battle of Trenton was the bloodiest
How did the fact that the commander at Trenton WAS German help Washington?
At the battle of Trenton the commander said, "Do not fire until you see the whites of their eyes."
Is Valley Forge and battle of Trenton the same battle?
No. The Battle of Trenton followed Washington's crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night, 1776. Valley Forge is significant but not as the sight of any battle, rather it was the camp of Washington's army during the following winter of 1777-78. Note that Philidelphia is near both Valley Forge and Trenton; it was the largest city and capital of the country which explains why there was considerable military activity in its vicinity.
Who were the generals in the battle of trenton?
During the Battle of Trenton the American troops were led by General George Washington. The Hessians and British troops involved in this battle were led by Colonel Rahl.
What was an important victory against the Hessians?
The battle of Trenton
How many hessians were killed at the Battle of Trenton?
1,000
What battle did George Washington surprise 1500 sleeping Hessians?
Trenton
What was the Battle when the continental army crossed the Delaware and surprised the Hessians?
Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Day in 1776. They defeated the Hessians in an encounter known as the Battle of Trenton.
Who were the hassians?
The Hessians were German soldiers hired by the British to fight for them during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for their discipline and effectiveness in battle, but also for their harsh treatment of prisoners and civilians. The Hessians were involved in several key battles of the war, including the Battle of Trenton and the Battle of Saratoga.
How was Washington army was able to defeat the Hessians at the battle of Trenton?
They had more troops
How was Washington's army able to defeat the hessians at the battle of Trenton?
They had more troops
How Washington's army able to defeat the Hessians at the battle of Trenton?
They had more troops
How washingtons army was able to defeat the hessians at the battle of Trenton?
They had more troops
What battle did Washington troops defeated the hessians on the day after Christmas?
The Battle of Trenton and Princeton. But it's mostly known as the Battle of Trenton.
How did Washington's army beat the hessians in the battle of Trenton?
They had more troops
