USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on December 25, 1776 allowed his army to strike the Hessians at Trenton the next morning.

Detailed explanation-2: -General George Washington and the Continental Army famously crossed the Delaware River on December 25-26, 1776.

Detailed explanation-3: -On December 25, 1776, General Washington, leading the soldiers into battle for the first time in the war, crosses the Delaware River with 5, 400 troops, surprising and overwhelming the Hessian force that was celebrating Christmas at their winter quarters in Trenton, New Jersey.

Detailed explanation-4: -General Washington chose to cross the Delaware River at this strategic point because it allowed his troops to cross without probable detection. After landing in New Jersey, the Continental army marched approximately nine miles through a perilous winter storm and engaged the Hessian garrison at the Battle of Trenton.