USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Washington attacked the Hessian military base (belonging to hired German soldiers who fought for the British) in Trenton, New Jersey, on Christmas Day 1776, inspiring new hope for the cause of the Patriot Army. Provisions were low, as was morale, during this period.

Detailed explanation-2: -On the night of Christmas, December 25, 1776, Washington implemented at audacious plan that would improve the fortunes of the American forces. The general daringly led his men across the icy Delaware River and on a ten-mile march into Trenton, New Jersey, where they surprised a garrison of 1, 500 Hessians.

Detailed explanation-3: -December 25-26, 1776 During the night, General Washington, General Henry Knox, and troops cross the Delaware in freezing winter weather to launch a surprise attack on British and Hessian mercenaries encamped at Trenton.

Detailed explanation-4: -At about 11 p.m. on Christmas, Washington’s army commenced its crossing of the half-frozen river at three locations. The 2, 400 soldiers led by Washington successfully braved the icy and freezing river and reached the New Jersey side of the Delaware just before dawn.

Detailed explanation-5: -General George Washington and the Continental Army famously crossed the Delaware River on December 25-26, 1776.