Battle of Trenton #3
After is defeat in New York, Washington knew he needed a win to boost the moral of his troops. He also knew there was a group of British and Hessian soldiers located in Trenton, New Jersey that could attack Philadelphia. December 25, 1776, George Washington led 2,400 men across the river in small boats, during a snow storm. Once across the river, the soldiers had to march in the snow. Since they had no shoes, to keep their feet from freezing, the soldiers wrapped their feet in rags. On the far bank, the men marched for several miles with Washington urging them on. Early on December 26, they attacked Trenton from two sides, achieving complete surprise. Not a single American was killed, which was a major boost for the American war effort.
Washington crossing the Delaware River to the Battle of Trenton
After is defeat in New York, Washington knew he needed a win to boost the moral of his troops. He also knew there was a group of British and Hessian soldiers located in Trenton, New Jersey that could attack Philadelphia. December 25, 1776, George Washington led 2,400 men across the river in small boats, during a snow storm. Once across the river, the soldiers had to march in the snow. Since they had no shoes, to keep their feet from freezing, the soldiers wrapped their feet in rags. On the far bank, the men marched for several miles with Washington urging them on. Early on December 26, they attacked Trenton from two sides, achieving complete surprise. Not a single American was killed, which was a major boost for the American war effort.
Source: http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/UsaHistory/AMericanRevolution/TrentonBattle.htm