General Washington's attack on Trenton was strategically timed just after Christmas in 1776, catching the Hessian troops off guard. Many Hessian soldiers were likely celebrating the holiday and unprepared for an assault, leading to a swift and decisive victory for the Continental Army. This surprise attack not only boosted troop morale but also reinvigorated support for the revolutionary cause, helping to turn the tide in favor of the colonists during a critical period of the war.
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George Washington won the Battles of Trenton and Princeton.
The battle of Trenton
The phrase 'victory or death' was the American password at the Battle of Trenton. The battle occurred on December 26, 1776, and resulted in a victory for the United States.
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General Washington scored his first victory at Trenton. He, along with the Continental army, beat the Hessians during the Revolutionary War.
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You are probably thinking of the Battle of Trenton (New Jersey) which took place after General George Washington's troops crossed the Deleware River from Pennsylvania at night. It was actually the 26th of December when the battle took place.
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The battle of Yorktown which involved the surrender of the British commander General Lord Cornwallis and ultimately led to the Treaty of Paris
George Washington won the Battles of Trenton and Princeton.
The battle of Trenton