George Washington Crosses the Delaware River (2 févr. 1777 – 8 juill. 1782)
Description:
Washington moves his troops into New Jersey on Christmas night. The patriots then surprise a force of German troops fighting for Britain at Trenton on December 26. They achieve a similar victory over British troops at Princeton on January 3, reviving hopes that the war just might be winnable. The army then encamps for the winter at Morristown, New Jersey.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
2 févr. 1777
8 juill. 1782
~ 5 years and 5 months
