He marched on Trenton and attacked the Hessian garrison of about 1500 men. It was a victory but more of a boost to the Continental Army's morale. Because half of his troops hadn't even made it across the Delaware he was unable to proceed to Princeton and was forced to withdraw back across the Delaware with his 896 prisoners.
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George Washington and his Continental Army.
The first significant victory of the Continental Army was the Battle of Trenton, fought on December 26, 1776. After a difficult series of defeats, General George Washington led a surprise attack against Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey, following a daring nighttime crossing of the Delaware River. This decisive victory boosted the morale of the American troops and reinvigorated support for the revolutionary cause.
At Saratoga - General Horatio Gates. At Trenton - Gen. George Washington.
Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Day in 1776. They defeated the Hessians in an encounter known as the Battle of Trenton.
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To keep Trenton guessing in the next battle.
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Trenton and Princeton.
Trenton, NJ.
Washington crossed the Delaware River and made a surprise attack on Trenton, NJ.