Washington attacked the Hessian Army garrisoning the town of Trenton. It was a decisive victory for the Continental Army, who captured 918 prisoners and killed the German commander and 29 other enemies , suffering only 5 casualties.
Trenton. This is known as the Battle of Trenton.
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Trenton NJ
On December 26, 1776, Washington's troops were victorious in the Battle of Trenton, primarily against the Hessians, German mercenaries fighting for the British.
While it would be fun to say that is was to get to the other side, the truth is that he wanted to attack Trenton, New Jersey. He crossed it on 24 December and attacked on 25 December 1776 taking the Hessians by surprise. The Hessians surrendered, making the battle at Trenton the first American victory in the Revolutionary War.
George Washington crossed the Delaware River during December 25â??26, 1776. He did this as a surprise attack against the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey.
Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Day in 1776. They defeated the Hessians in an encounter known as the Battle of Trenton.
Delaware RiverThat would be the Delaware River. George Washington crossed this river on Christmas Day, 1776 with 2400 men to attack the hung over Hessian troops, led by the British. Smart man attacking them while they are drunk out of their minds...
on christmas night, 1776
Washington defeated the Hessians after he crossed the Delaware River from Pennsylvania (now known as Washington's Crossing, PA) into Trenton, New Jersey. The Hessians had been up celebrating and Washington and his men surprised them, defeating them soundly in the Battle of Trenton (December 26, 1776).
George Washington knew that the Hessians were not ready for an attack. He also knew a victory was needed to give the patriots hope. On December 25, 1776, he and his patriots crossed the Delaware River and marched to Trenton, New Jersey. There, the Hessians were surprised Washington was there to attack. General Washington and his men captured more than 900 Hessians as a Christmas gift. Surprise, surprise!
George Washington suprised the Hessians in New Jersey and won a decisive battle.
Trenton , New Jersey
While it would be fun to say that is was to get to the other side, the truth is that he wanted to attack Trenton, New Jersey. He crossed it on 24 December and attacked on 25 December 1776 taking the Hessians by surprise. The Hessians surrendered, making the battle at Trenton the first American victory in the Revolutionary War.
On December 26, 1776, Washington's troops were victorious in the Battle of Trenton, primarily against the Hessians, German mercenaries fighting for the British.
George Washington was able to defeat the Hessians during the Battle of Trenton in 1776 due to a combination of surprise, strategic planning, and the element of weather. Washington launched a surprise attack on the Hessian garrison while they were celebrating Christmas, catching them off guard. The bad weather also worked in Washington's favor, making it difficult for the Hessians to mount a proper defense.
Washington made his crossing on 25 December 1776 to make a surprise attack on Trenton, New Jersey.
Washington's win over the Hessians at Trenton was important because it raised the morale of the troops. It also encouraged many of them to reenlist.
On the morning of December 26, 1776, General George Washington and the Continental Army attacked the Hessian troops at Trenton, New Jersey. The night before, Washington had silently led his troops across the Delaware River, preparing for an attack on the Hessians that would be completely unexpected. The Battle of Trenton ended in victory for Washington. This victory greatly raised the morale of the Continental troops, as it came after having been defeated in many battles throughout New York.
The battle of Trenton (New Jersey) occurred on December 26, 1776, after Washington crossed the Delaware River the evening before.