After defeating George Washington at the Battle of Long Island, General Howe returned to New Jersey, leaving a substantial British force in Trenton to monitor Washington's movements. This decision was intended to keep the Continental Army in check and prevent any surprise attacks. However, Washington's strategic surprise attack on Trenton on December 26, 1776, ultimately caught the British off guard, leading to a significant American victory and boosting morale for the Continental Army. Howe's underestimation of Washington's resolve played a crucial role in this turning point.
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George Washington's plan of attack for the Battle of Trenton was to engulf Rall's forces. He was going to do it with two columns of 2,4000 men.
at the battle of Trenton George Washington waited until Christmas night, then when the British were drunk, went across the Delaware river and ambushed the British
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George Washington had planned an attack against the british
British General Charles Cornwallis set out once to retake Trenton and to capture Washington.
Washington was attempting to stop a British invasion of Philadelphia in Trenton.
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Colonel Rahl was the American leader George Washington was the British leader
They were working for the British and Washington attacked their positions in Trenton on Christmas Eve while they were not expecting an attack.