USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The objective is to ferry his army across the Delaware River on Christmas and strike the Hessian garrison at Trenton. Initially devised as a three-pronged attack, the scheme is foiled by a nor’easter and the ice choked river, which cause two of Washington’s columns to turn back.

Detailed explanation-2: -He hoped to out-think, out-maneuver, and wear out the British before the patriots themselves lost their commitment. In many ways, the American Revolutionary War was a war of attrition. Washington chose his battles carefully and used reasoning as a strategy for success throughout most of his military career.

Detailed explanation-3: -With the battle, and the war, hanging in the balance, Washington personally led fresh troops onto the field while grapeshot and canister from Joseph Moulder’s artillery battery forced the British back towards William Clarke’s farmhouse.

Detailed explanation-4: -As commander-in-chief, Washington established spy networks, spread misinformation, and promoted the use of ciphers and invisible ink. Such tactics gave the Continental Army an advantage in Boston, at Morristown, and on other occasions.