Washington crosses the Delaware (jul 13, 1776 – jul 13, 1776)
Description:
Having been forced to abandon New York City and driven across New Jersey by the British, George Washington and the Continental Army struck back on Christmas night by stealthily crossing the ice-strewn Delaware River, surprising the Hessian garrison at Trenton at dawn, and taking some 900 prisoners.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 13, 1776
jul 13, 1776
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