On the night of December 25 - 26, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, General George Wash ington led Continental Army troops across the icy Delaware River. They lau nched a surprise attack on Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey, achievin g a crucial victory. This bold maneuver boosted American morale, revived t he revolutionary cause, and is remembered as one of Washington’s most da ring and celebrated military feats.
DESCRIPTION:On the night of December 25 - 26\, 1776\, during the American R evolutionary War\, General George Washington led Continental Army troops a cross the icy Delaware River. They launched a surprise attack on Hessian f orces in Trenton\, New Jersey\, achieving a crucial victory. This bold man euver boosted American morale\, revived the revolutionary cause\, and is r emembered as one of Washington’s most daring and celebrated military fea ts.\n URL:https://americanhistorycalendar.com/component/zcalendar/2,6768-washingt on-crosses-the-delaware-and-captures-trenton?Itemid= END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR