On Christmas night George Washington crossed the Delaware River.
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The American leader for the Battle of Trenton was General George Washington.
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.
George Washington led the Continental army during the battle of Saratoga and the battle of Trenton. George Washingtonled the Continental army during the battle of Saratoga and the battle of Trenton.
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George Washington and his troops crossed the Delaware River and attacked on December 26, 1776. They took the Hessians by surprise.
George Washington defeated the Hessians, in the battle of Trenton, because he made a surprise attack on Christmas day. Keep in mind the Hessians had just finished their partying, they were drunk, tired, and not ready for battle.
George Washington and his army...
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
Washington won a battle to keep his men's morale up.