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.
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.
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Australian troops withdrew from Gallipoli during the night of December 19-20, 1915, in a carefully planned operation known as the "Anzac evacuation." The withdrawal was executed with minimal casualties, relying on deception tactics to mislead the enemy about their departure. Troops were evacuated under the cover of darkness, using boats to transport them to ships waiting offshore. This strategic retreat marked the end of the Gallipoli campaign, which had been fraught with challenges and heavy losses for Allied forces.
Pearl Harbour was NOT attacked at night, they were attacked at 9AM on a Sunday morning December 7th 1941
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They begin on the night of December the 16th.
On christmas night George Washington crossed the Delaware River.
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.
notified colonists of the approach of British troops
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.
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.
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The night of December 24th/25th. They have their Christmas Dinner throughtout the night on 24 December.
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.
St. Nicholas comes on December 6. Santa comes on December 25.