The Battle of Trenton

The Battle of Trenton took place on December 26, 1776, after Washington crosses the Delaware Ruver in the northern part of Trenton, New Jersey. The American army consisted 2,400 soldiers and 18 guns, and were leaded by George Washington. On the other hand, the British and the Hessians were only 1,500 and had just 6 guns. From the 2400 American soldiers, 2 were killed and 5 were wounded, and from the 1500 British and Hessians, 22 were kiled, 83 were wounded an 896 were captured. 


Popular history portrayed the Hessians as having been drunk from Christmas celebrations. An officer in Washington's staff wrote before the battle, "They make a great deal of Christmas in Germany, and no doubt the Hessians will drink a great deal of beer and have a dance to-night. They will be sleepy to-morrow morning."Following the surrender of the Hessians, Washington is reported to have grabbed the hand of a young officer and said "This is a glorious day for our country.