dec 26, 1776 - Battle of trenton
Description:
After crossing the Delaware River in a treacherous storm, General George Washington's army defeated a garrison of Hessian mercenaries at Trenton. The victory set the stage for another success at Princeton a week later. It was significant because it boosted the morale of the American troops.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 26, 1776
Now
~ 248 years ago