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∙ 8y agoThe Delaware river was important to the battle of Trenton because without the river Washington would have never got to Trenton and suprised the hessians.
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∙ 13y agoHe marched on Trenton and attacked the Hessian garrison of about 1500 men. It was a victory but more of a boost to the Continental Army's morale. Because half of his troops hadn't even made it across the Delaware he was unable to proceed to Princeton and was forced to withdraw back across the Delaware with his 896 prisoners.
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At Saratoga - General Horatio Gates. At Trenton - Gen. George Washington.
George Washington and his Continental Army.
General George Washington is well remembered for crossing the Delaware to defeat the Hessians at Trenton. He caught the Hessians by surprise, as they didn't believe anyone foolish enough to cross a river into an occupied city.
Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas Day in 1776. They defeated the Hessians in an encounter known as the Battle of Trenton.
I'm not really sure, I think it was Trenton
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To keep Trenton guessing in the next battle.
Louise Peacock has written: 'Crossing The Delaware' -- subject(s): Juvenile literature, Trenton, Battle of, Trenton, N.J., 1776 'Crossing the Delaware' -- subject(s): Juvenile literature, Trenton, Battle of, Trenton, N.J., 1776
Washington crossed the Delaware River and made a surprise attack on Trenton, NJ.
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Trenton and Princeton.
Trenton, NJ.