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George Washington crossed the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War. He knew the German Mercenaries would be drunk on Christmas Day. Washington arrived with the sober American Army and captured the drunk German Army.
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What river does George Washington cross during the Revolutionary war?
George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776 as a precursor to the Battle of Trenton, in which the American army sneak attacked and seized victory over the Hessian's.
Why was the crossing of Delaware important in the Revolutionary War effort?
On Christmas night 1776 Washington led his troops to a victory that was a turning point for America winning the Revolutionary War. As a snow storm pounded Washington and his soldiers, they crossed the Delaware River and routed the Hessian garrison. Because only about half of the Continental Army made the crossing Washington gathered up his prisoners and crossed the Delaware again. His victory was not exploited but the morale boost was apparent and new recruits joined the cause.
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.
Was George Washingtion was in war?
George Washington was a general in the Revolutionary War.
Who was the commander in chief of American forces during the ametican war of independence?
General George Washington In the United States this war is known as "The Revolutionary War"
