2h 2min, dec 26, 1776 y - Washington Crosses the Delaware River

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George Washington and his 2,400 men crossed the Delaware River on December 25, 1776, in an attempt to attack Colonel Johann Rall and his Hessian troops. Nearly 1,115 Hessians were taken captive, killed, or wounded, while only 4 Americans were wounded in battle, with no American casualties.


Does the event demonstrate the hand of Providence in history?

1.) This event demonstrates the hand of Providence through the resilience of Washington's troops. The men persevered through extreme cold, wind, and snow, all with ragged and torn clothing. They endured hours of waiting and sailing, 9 miles of marching, and brutal battling. One officer wrote: "It is fearfully cold and raw and a snowstorm setting in...It will be a terrible night for the soldiers who have no shoes." The ability of the soldiers to survive this dire adversity is a glorious act of Providence in history.

How did the event set the stage for subsequent events?

2.) This event is important because It directly paved the way for the battle of Trenton, which proved to be a very influential conflict.

3.) This event also shows how Washington received divine inspiration from the Lord. I strongly believe George Washington's wise decision to attack the British on December 26 was a result of enlightenment from God.

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