On a freezing Christmas night in 1776, General George Washington led a bedraggled group of soldiers across the Delaware River before a surprise attack on a garrison of Hessians at Trenton. This pivotal victory saved the fledgling Revolution and changed the course of American Independence. Marcus has more.

Further Reading

Book - Washington’s Crossing (Pivotal Moments in American History)

George Washington’s Surprise Attack: A New Look at the Battle That Decided the Fate of America

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