On Christmas night in 1776, George Washington led his Continental Army across the icy Delaware River in a surprise attack against Hessian forces stationed in Trenton, New Jersey. This bold maneuver aimed to boost morale and reverse the tide of the Revolutionary War, which had been facing challenges. The subsequent victory at Trenton on December 26 marked a pivotal moment, reinvigorating the American cause for independence. Washington's daring strategy highlighted his leadership and the determination of the Continental Army during a critical time.
He crossed the Delaware river on Christmas night 1776.
Battle of Trenton
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The Battle of Trenton took place on December 26, 1776.
Revolutionary War started Declaration of Independence was signed July 4, 1776 General Howe left Boston March 1776 and returned to NYC in July 1776 Aug 1776 Howe lands with 20,000 soldiers on Long Island Christmas night 1776 Washington crosses the Delaware
Christmas night in 1776.
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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.
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Trenton and Princeton.