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.
George Washington crossed the Delaware River during December 25â??26, 1776. He did this as a surprise attack against the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey.
From attack in 1743, at the age of 49. George Washington had to be raised by his older brother, Lawrence.
The result of George Washington attacking Trenton,New Jersey was it led to war between Britian and the Colonist!!
George Washington thought the British were going to attack Long Island because this was the easiest port for the troops to reach. When the Battle of Long Island did take place Washington and his troops were defeated.
Lydia Darragh told George Washington's group about an attack that the British were planning.
He dropped his pants and did the wiggle
It was on Christmas night.
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.
George Washington
On christmas night George Washington crossed the Delaware River.
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.
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George Washington defeated the Hessians, in the battle of Trenton, because he made a surprise attack on Christmas day. Keep in mind the Hessians had just finished their partying, they were drunk, tired, and not ready for battle.
on christmas night, 1776
novanet : to make a surprise attack on German mercenaries in trenton, New Jersey
Trenton , New Jersey
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