After a series of defeats around New York City, the Continental Army fled across New Jersey and into Pennsylvania, escaping just ahead of the British Army. With winter setting in and enlistments due to expire in days, General George Washington boldly struck back against the Hessian garrison at Trenton, then followed it up with an equally stunning victory against the British at Princeton. Here are the river crossings, night marches, and surprise attacks that brought the young American nation back from the brink of dissolution.

After a series of defeats around New York City, the Continental Army fled across New Jersey and into Pennsylvania, escaping just ahead of the British Army. With winter setting in and enlistments due to expire in days, General George Washington boldly struck back against the Hessian garrison at Trenton, then followed it up with an equally stunning victory against the British at Princeton. Here are the river crossings, night marches, and surprise attacks that brought the young American nation back from the brink of dissolution.

After a series of defeats around New York City, the Continental Army fled across New Jersey and into Pennsylvania, escaping just ahead of the British Army. With winter setting in and enlistments due to expire in days, General George Washington boldly struck back against the Hessian garrison at Trenton, then followed it up with an equally stunning victory against the British at Princeton. Here are the river crossings, night marches, and surprise attacks that brought the young American nation back from the brink of dissolution.&nbsp;

The Battles of Trenton and Princeton

A re-telling of the Revolutionary War's famous battles, told in a story-like manner to engage newcomers as well as seasoned history buffs.&nbsp;

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A re-telling of the Revolutionary War's famous battles, told in a story-like manner to engage newcomers as well as seasoned history buffs. 

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