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George Washington splits his army into three groups
George Washington splits his army into three groups. They set a meeting time for December 26, 1776. George Wasington leads 2,500 men across the river. -
The army travels across the river.
The continental army crosses the Delaware river. -
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George Washington Crossing the Delaware River
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George Washington arrives at New Jersey
George Washington arrives at the appointed time, to find that he was to only part of the army to have made the journey. -
The continental army attacks the Hessians.
George Washington attacks unsuspecting Hessians. It was a quick battle. In an hour George washington had one. In a half hour all the enemies were rounded up. George Washington had won with only four losses -
George Washington and the army are forced to retreat.
George Washington and the army are forced to leave. Without the other men they were only able to hold Trenton for four days. The army was lacking manpower and was forced to withdraw.
