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One disadvantage towards the Loyalists (the British) was that their soldiers were mercenaries which means that they fought for money, while the Patriots (the Americans) had soldiers who fought for freedom.
The Hessians were German auxiliary soldiers who were hired by King George to fight the Patriots in the colonies. Although fighting under the their own flag, the Hessians were under the command of British officers. Approximately 30,000 of them fought in The War of Independence.
They scored a victory at the Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776. After famously crossing the Delaware River from Pennsylvania into New Jersey on Christmas night, they marched to Trenton in frigid ice and snow, surprising the Hessian garrison there.
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The Patriots had some advantages over British mercenaries. The Patriots were familiar with the land and different terrains that would be helpful to stage battles.
You are probably thinking of the Battle of Trenton (New Jersey) which took place after General George Washington's troops crossed the Deleware River from Pennsylvania at night. It was actually the 26th of December when the battle took place.
Trenton
Trenton, New Jersey and Princeton, New Jersey. The battle of Saratoga was also after Christmas.
The battle of Trenton. I'm pretty sure of it.
Christmas night in 1776.
The Sons of Liberty were a group of patriots dedicated to independence and they were a very successful group.
One disadvantage towards the Loyalists (the British) was that their soldiers were mercenaries which means that they fought for money, while the Patriots (the Americans) had soldiers who fought for freedom.
Battle of Trenton. this involved the amphibious assault party led by General Washington himself.
The Hessians were German auxiliary soldiers who were hired by King George to fight the Patriots in the colonies. Although fighting under the their own flag, the Hessians were under the command of British officers. Approximately 30,000 of them fought in The War of Independence.
The patriots held their own until they ran out of ammunition. Of course they were defeated but they felt successful because of the many British casualties. The Patriots had stood up to the greatest army in the world.
England celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December every year.