America didn't win the war at Trenton. But that was where they stopped losing it. After the early victories around Boston, things went badly for the United States. read more
Before the battle, Washington had been losing and losing against the British. The only way he could keep leading was for bold move against an enemy whose forces were spread thin in winter. It was a lot like the Doolitlle raid, it accomplished a lot and a little at the same time. read more
The outcome of the Battle of Trenton was a victory for General George Washington's colonial army. Almost 1,000 Hessians in the employ of the British army were killed, wounded or captured. The triumph, coming after a string of defeats, encouraged and unified the Continental Army. read more
The Battle of Trenton was a small but pivotal battle during the American Revolutionary War which took place on the morning of December 26, 1776, in Trenton, New Jersey. After General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River north of Trenton the previous night, Washington led the main body of the Continental Army against Hessian soldiers garrisoned at Trenton. read more