Washington Crossing the Delaware

The Battle at Trenton, probably one of the most significant battles of the American Revolutionary War, was a resounding victory for the Continental Army. General George Washington, commander of the Continental Army, was the victor more on the sheer complacency of British Commanding General James Grant and Colonel Johann Rall, Trenton Garrison Commander. December 25 and 26, 1776, will live in infamy for the British. Even though the battle was not a resounding crush to the British forces, General

The Battle of Trenton marked a decisive victory for the Colonial Army that helped to solidify the American people in fighting for independence from Great Britain. General Washington was able to leverage available human and counter-intelligence to gain the upper hand and defeat the Hessian force garrisoned in the town. Had Washington not acted on the intelligence available at the time, it is possible that the Colonial cause would not have lasted though that winter. This paper will analyze the two forces

Washington Crossing State Park commemorates the crossing of General George Washington’s American Army over the Delaware River on December 25, 1776. The park houses historical sites such as the McConkey Ferry Inn, the Thompson-Neely House, and the Village of Taylorsville, as well as, of course, the site of the crossing itself. The American army crossed over an icy Delaware River from Pennsylvania to New Jersey, where they gathered to make the march down to Trenton, where they would surprise, attack

living room about my country’s great leader; George Washington; and this terrible war he is fighting in. Even though this war has been horrifying, I believe we will have victory against the British. George Washington has been showing great leadership in the last battles against the British. There have been a couple of battle stories I want to tell you about that really catch my eye. I am going to start when George Washington crossed the Delaware River, which was a very fine example

critical battle that occurred on 26 December 1776, during the early years of the American Revolutionary War. The battle took place in the town of Trenton, New Jersey between the Continental Army, led by Commander-in-Chief, General (GEN) George Washington, and the British contracted Hessian Army, led by Colonel (COL) Johann Rahl. The Battle of Trenton served as the first major American victory in the Revolutionary war. Prior to the Battle of Trenton, American forces had endured nearly constant

leader, George Washington. These hardships included the battles at Boston and New York. But the most important issue George Washington and his troops faced was the crossing of the Delaware River during the frigid winter when the temperature was almost always in the single digits. The troops conquered this terrifying journey in order to surprise the German troops in Trenton, New Jersey.

George Washington, up against about 1,400 Hessian soldiers commanded by Colonel Johann Rall.”(Battle of Trenton Facts)This fact shows how the Americans had more soldiers than the British side.Causes, leaders ,events,effects of the battle shows how this battle was a major battle. There are many causes of the Battle of Trenton. Washington was driven out of New York.In the text, MacKenzie says “After being driven out of New York by the British and forced to retreat to the West bank of the Delaware during

times that the country encounters, the United States is able to utilize the struggles to aid the increase of unification within it. The famous painting Washington Crossing the Delaware, pictures a large mass of men in boats crossing a river known as the Delaware river as noted in the title. Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze adds men behind George Washington that are cradling the United States flag, allowing viewers to infer that they are protecting it and Leutze inserts highlights in front of the United States

LT Christopher Gannon Professor E. Tencza Strategy & War 15 June 2015 Given the overwhelming British victories in New York and New Jersey in 1776, how was General Washington able to avoid catastrophic defeat and eventually win the war? Introduction The overwhelming British victories in New York and New Jersey in 1776 were significant defeats for the Continental Army and the American Cause and should have all but ended the war. However, behind General Washington’s resolve and strategic planning

discuss the most important person in the American Revolution in my opinion. George Washington On June 1775, Congress ordered general George Washington to command the Continental Army and fight the British in Boston. General Washington obviously couldn’t say no to this. Despite having little experience in managing large armies, Washington proved to be a capable leader of the American military army during the war. Washington unfortunately lost more battles than he wanted to win. Despite losing all these