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BATTLE OF TRENTON

The Battle of Trenton was an American victory over a Hessian force on December the 26th, 1776th. After retreating across the Delaware, George Washington received reinforcements and determined to strike a blow upon the British centre at Trenton. Neither his right wing nor centre was able to cross the river. However, with 2500 men he crossed the stream filled with floating ice, marched nine miles in a blinding snowstorm and took Trenton by surprise. The commander, Rail, and seventeen of his men were killed. One thousand Hessians were taken prisoners.
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