America 250: Washington Crossing the Delaware

On the nighttime of December 25, 1776, General George Washington led the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River into New Jersey, starring to a decisive triumph and revival of the American cause.

On the nighttime of December 25, 1776, General George Washington led the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River into New Jersey. After a bid of defeats, the service was struggling with debased morale and expiring enlistments. Washington aimed to motorboat a astonishment onslaught connected a Hessian unit of astir 1,400 troops stationed successful Trenton. Only 1 of 3 planned crossings succeeded, with astir 2,400 soldiers making the travel done icy waters and harsh wintertime conditions. Under the absorption of Colonel Henry Knox, the service transported artillery, horses, and supplies crossed the stream utilizing boats and ferries. The crossing led to a decisive triumph astatine Trenton, capturing hundreds of Hessian soldiers and helping revive the American cause.