Trenton Battle Facts and Summary - American Battlefield Trust
After crossing the Delaware River in a treacherous storm, General George Washington’s army defeated a garrison of Hessian mercenaries at Trenton. The victory set the stage for another …
Battle of Trenton - Wikipedia
The Battle of Trenton was a small but pivotal American Revolutionary War battle on the morning of December 26, 1776, in Trenton, New Jersey. After General George Washington's crossing …
Battle of Trenton - George Washington's Mount Vernon
Immediately following his famous crossing of the Delaware River, General George Washington marched the Continental Army to Trenton, New Jersey. The army's forces included horses, …
Battles of Trenton and Princeton - HISTORY
Nov 9, 2009 · General George Washington’s army crossed the icy Delaware on Christmas Day 1776 and, over the course of the next 10 days, won two crucial battles of the American …
Battle of Trenton - World History Encyclopedia
Feb 2, 2024 · The Battle of Trenton was an important battle in the American Revolutionary War. It saw George Washington lead the Continental Army across the Delaware River and launch a …
Battle of Trenton, Summary, Facts, Significance, 1776, APUSH
Sep 5, 2024 · The United States of America, led by General George Washington, won a significant victory over Hessian mercenaries at Trenton, New Jersey. The Hessians were hired …
Battles of Trenton and Princeton - Encyclopedia Britannica
Battles of Trenton and Princeton (1776–77), in the American Revolution, engagements won by the Continental Army against Hessian and British forces in New Jersey. The battles renewed …
The Battle of Trenton | Key Facts, Information & History
Feb 14, 2020 · After a long march through the snow, Washington led his troops across the partially frozen Delaware river on Christmas Day of 1776 to defeat the Hessian mercenaries …
The Battles of Trenton | George Washington's Mount Vernon
Washington has a very risky plan - to strike Trenton in the middle of Christmas night. Will his plan work? Or will the Continental Army be defeated, once and for all?
George Washington - Trenton, Princeton, Campaign | Britannica
Dec 10, 2024 · In less than two hours and without the loss of a single man in battle, Washington’s troops defeated the Hessians, killed their commander (Johann Rall), and captured nearly …