18 h 41 m, 26 oct 1776 año - Washington crosses the Delaware River and captures a Hessian force at Trenton, New Jersey. In desperate need of financing and arms, Congress sends Benjamin Franklin to France to urge the French to ally with America.
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It was the first move in a surprise attack organized by George Washington against the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey, on the morning of December 26.Añadido al timeline:
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18 h 41 m, 26 oct 1776 año
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