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Which river did Washington lead his troops across on Christmas night in surprise attack on the British?

The Battle of Trenton (New Jersey) was fought on December 26, 1776, when Washington's troops crossed the icy Delaware River in a snowstorm to attack the Hessian garrison. As many as 1000 of the German troops were captured, and their commander, Johann Rall, was mortally wounded.


For the surprise attack at the battle of Trenton what body of water was the continental army preparing to cross?

During the surprise attack at the Battle of Trenton, the Continental Army was preparing to cross the Delaware River. This pivotal crossing took place on the night of December 25-26, 1776, allowing General George Washington's forces to launch a surprise attack on the Hessian troops stationed in Trenton, New Jersey. The successful operation significantly boosted the morale of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.


What night was it that dr.joseph warren saw british troops leaving Boston?

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What was the phase of the moon the night of attack of pearl harbor?

Pearl Harbour was NOT attacked at night, they were attacked at 9AM on a Sunday morning December 7th 1941


When did British troops enter France?

June 6, 1944 was the Normandy Invasion. Airborne & Pathfinder troops were parachuted at night into France several hours before the amphibious invasion. Some of these landed before midnight on June 5, 1944. The most common answer is June 6, 1944, the day the invasion started.

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Where was Washingtons victory at over the Hessian's on Christmas night?

Trenton, NJ


What was George Washingtons objective after crossing the Delaware River on Christmas Night 1776?

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On what night do las posadas begin?

They begin on the night of December the 16th.


Which river did George Washington troops cross to launch a surprise attack at the Battle of Trenton?

On christmas night George Washington crossed the Delaware River.


What was a night rider?

notified colonists of the approach of British troops


What happened on December 1776?

On the morning of December 26, 1776, General George Washington and the Continental Army attacked the Hessian troops at Trenton, New Jersey. The night before, Washington had silently led his troops across the Delaware River, preparing for an attack on the Hessians that would be completely unexpected. The Battle of Trenton ended in victory for Washington. This victory greatly raised the morale of the Continental troops, as it came after having been defeated in many battles throughout New York.


Which river did Washington lead his troops across on Christmas night in surprise attack on the British?

The Battle of Trenton (New Jersey) was fought on December 26, 1776, when Washington's troops crossed the icy Delaware River in a snowstorm to attack the Hessian garrison. As many as 1000 of the German troops were captured, and their commander, Johann Rall, was mortally wounded.


What dues the three stars mean in the southern cross?

it is a southern cross we see at night


What day do the French celebrate Christmas?

The night of December 24th/25th. They have their Christmas Dinner throughtout the night on 24 December.


For the surprise attack at the battle of Trenton what body of water was the continental army preparing to cross?

During the surprise attack at the Battle of Trenton, the Continental Army was preparing to cross the Delaware River. This pivotal crossing took place on the night of December 25-26, 1776, allowing General George Washington's forces to launch a surprise attack on the Hessian troops stationed in Trenton, New Jersey. The successful operation significantly boosted the morale of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.


In 1776 on Christmas night the patriots scored victory where?

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.


When is Saint Nick's night?

St. Nicholas comes on December 6. Santa comes on December 25.