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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.
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Viviall of the tropps of Americans stayed there until the river started to melt atleast a little because it was still winter. after that they brought all of the Hessians that have been captured into Pennsylvania.
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.
After the Battle of Trenton, Washington was able to remain as leader of the Army. Also, the Hessian mercenaries were captured, dealing a blow to the British Army. Enlistments of new recruits went up, and those recruits whose service was five days from expiring also re-enlisted, keeping the Army formidable.
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A patriot victory was won there on Christmas Day 1776?
Trenton, NJ. The victory was actually won on Dec. 26, not on Christmas.
What was the Battle when the continental army crossed the Delaware and surprised the Hessians?
Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Day in 1776. They defeated the Hessians in an encounter known as the Battle of Trenton.
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.
Why was the winter of 1777-1778 a bad time for the Americans?
it was a bad time because the cold of the winter ruined the attack on britain
Did colonist attacked Trenton on Christmas night?
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.
