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.
Christmas night in 1776.
They scored a victory at the Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776. After famously crossing the Delaware River from Pennsylvania into New Jersey on Christmas night, they marched to Trenton in frigid ice and snow, surprising the Hessian garrison there.
Trenton
He crossed the Delaware river on Christmas night 1776.
Trenton, NJ
The surprise attack on Christmas night 1776 was the first major victory by the colonial army headed y George Washington. The group of troops from Trenton , NJ surprised the Hessian forces who were groggy after the Christmas celebrations.
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Washington's surprise attack across the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776 led to a significant morale boost for the Continental Army and the American Revolution as a whole. The successful assault on the Hessian forces in Trenton not only resulted in a crucial victory but also reinvigorated enlistment and support for the American cause. This bold maneuver demonstrated Washington's leadership and strategic acumen, ultimately shifting the momentum of the war in favor of the patriots.
THE night of Christmas EVE
The battle you’re referring to is the Battle of Trenton, which took place on December 26, 1776. On Christmas night, General George Washington led his troops across the icy Delaware River, launching a surprise attack on the Hessian mercenaries stationed in Trenton, New Jersey. This decisive victory was crucial in boosting the morale of the Continental Army and reinvigorating the American cause during the Revolutionary War.
Christmas Canon By Trans-Siberian Orchestra
on Christmas eve