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The colonists were planning to attack Trenton on early morning the day after Christmas in hopes that the hessians at Trenton would not be sober to fight however only 1/3 of the colonists army made it to Trenton across the Delaware to fight the hessians but in the end the colonists suprise attack caught the Hessians way off guard and catipulted the colonists to victory in that battle.
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Who did George Washington surprise attack on Christmas day?
George Washington decided to lead a sneak attack on the British on Christmas Eve. They crossed the Delaware River at night. The British soldiers, who had been celebrating the holiday, were all drunk or passed out. So when Washington's troops attacked on Christmas Day, the British offered little to no resistance.
What was the first battle that The Continental Army won in The American Revolutionary War?
Their first much needed victory was at Trenton, New Jersey. General Washington and his men marched nine miles through sleet and snow to the garrison held by the enemy. These were not British, but mercinaries, fighting solely for money. Germans paid by the British, Hessians. But they were lulled into confidence by the storm, and it was Christmas. So most of the soldiers, to put it honestly, got drunk off of rum. Most were still sleeping it off from the night before, and so the Americans launched a surprise attack on the ill-prepared Hessians. 30 of the Germans were killed, 918 captives taken, and 6 Hessian cannons were taken.
When Washington crossed the Delaware River the patriots scored a victory at?
Christmas night in 1776.
What happened at Trenton the day after Christmas 1776?
The Battle of Trenton took place on December 26, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War after General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River north of Trenton, New Jersey. The hazardous crossing in adverse weather allowed Washington to lead the main body of the Continental Army against Hessian soldiers garrisoned at Trenton. After a brief struggle, nearly the entire Hessian force was captured, with negligible losses to the Americans. The battle boosted the Continental Army's flagging morale, and inspired re-enlistments. You can read more about it in wikipedia.org.
Did most colonist take bathes on Saturday night?
No. They hardy took a bath because it was so hard to do. It required buckets of water to be heated and once that was done everyone then used the water.
A surprise attack on Christmas night won this battle for Washington and the colonist?
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.
A fact about the battle of Trenton?
Washington attacked on the night of Christmas. He didn't really attack the Britians but instead attacked German hessians. The war was supposedly "called off" for the winter, and therefore the attack was unexpected.
What was fought on christmas night 1776?
Battle of Trenton
Where did the patriots surprise the british on Christmas night 1776?
Trenton
After crossing the Delaware on Christmas night 1776 Washington and his troops were victorious in which two battles?
Trenton and Princeton.
Where was Washingtons victory at over the Hessian's on Christmas night?
Trenton, NJ
1776 on Christmas night the patriots scored a victory over who?
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.
What was the British strategy in the battle of Trenton?
It was Christmas night, and George Washington and his troops thought it would be a good idea ambush the Hessian's because since it was Christmas night them wouldn't be armed. so they crashed the Christmas party and ambushed them and won the battle of Trenton
What battle did Washington troops defeated the hessians on the day after Christmas?
The Battle of Trenton and Princeton. But it's mostly known as the Battle of Trenton.
What battle occurred the day after Christmas in 1776?
The Battle of Trenton took place on December 26, 1776.
Who did George Washington surprise attack on Christmas day?
George Washington decided to lead a sneak attack on the British on Christmas Eve. They crossed the Delaware River at night. The British soldiers, who had been celebrating the holiday, were all drunk or passed out. So when Washington's troops attacked on Christmas Day, the British offered little to no resistance.
In 1776 on Christmas night the patriots scored victory where?
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.
